Residential and BusinessServices catering department are looking for a reliable and hardworking KitchenPorter to join our busy catering team.
This is a fantasticopportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment andtakes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
You will play a vital rolein supporting our chefs and food service team, ensuring the kitchen operatesefficiently, safely, and hygienically.
Key Responsibilities:
- Washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.
- Maintaining cleanliness throughout thekitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisting with the delivery, storage, andorganisation of stock.
- Removing waste and recycling in line withprocedures.
- Supporting chefs with basic foodpreparation when required.
- Ensuring compliance with food safety,hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
- Keeping kitchen equipment clean and readyfor use.
What We're Looking For:
- A positive attitude and strong workethic.
- Ability to work effectively as part of ateam.
- Good attention to detail and highstandards of cleanliness.
- Ability to work in a fast-pacedenvironment.
- Reliability, punctuality, andflexibility.
- Previous kitchen or catering experienceis desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Employees of the Universityhave access to a wide range of staff benefitsincluding:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employercontributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking whereappropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes andsubsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmesfor staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedInLearning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications areparticularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic(BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-representedin professional posts at the University. Equality,diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusiveculture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, CarerPositive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity bypromoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including theStaff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; andthe Staff Parents & Carers Network.Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
School/Unit: Residential and Business Services
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Kitchen Porter - RM1013 employer: University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises collegiality and wellbeing. With a strong commitment to employee growth, staff benefit from generous pension contributions, hybrid working options, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while contributing to impactful research in global health and infection biology. Located in the historic town of St Andrews, employees enjoy a supportive community and a range of benefits designed to enhance work-life balance and personal fulfilment.
