Kitchen Porter - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Pembroke College Cambridge

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PEMBROKE COLLEGE

CATERING DEPARTMENT

KITCHEN

PORTER

NOVEMBER 2023

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THE DEPARTMENT
From a business meeting, to a celebratory dinner or wedding
reception, Pembroke College's Catering Team are experienced
and well-trained in providing excellent food, facilities and service.
When combined with our quintessentially English gardens and
historic buildings, Pembroke College offers a rare and unique
venue for hosting your important events. We cater for weddings
exclusively for alumni and College members, reserving Saturdays
throughout the long vacation for these unique events.


THE ROLE
To help achieve the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene
in the College kitchens and wash up areas.


SALARY & HOURS

£23,475 per annum. 37.5 hours per week on a shift system
covering seven days, including evenings and weekends.

Gratuities are shared between all Catering staff and distributed
on an occasional basis.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to:
Head Chef /Deputy Head Chef.


Responsible for:
Cleaning/drying and storage of

dishes/cutlery/pots/pans/glasses etc. To keep the washing up
area clean and trip free at all times due to water.


Location:
Pembroke College, Cambridge.


Skills:
To work well under pressure, with minimum supervision.


Budget Responsibilities:
None.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and load the dishwashing machine with plates, glasses,
service items, cutlery and kitchen equipment. Ensure
dishwashing machines are loaded well to ensure breakages are
mínimal.
Ensure that any broken items are reported and disposed of in a
careful and safe manner according to the College policy.
Empty and dispose of food waste and kitchen rubbish
throughout and at the end of shifts. Ensure that a high level of
hygiene is maintained in the department at all times.
To make sure that COSHH regulations are followed when
using/chemicals which are issued. Attend any relevant courses
provided regarding chemicals by the College.
To make sure that clean laundered uniforms are worn at all
times.
Undertake other tasks that may be requested by the
management team due to the nature and character of the post.
Ensure personal hygiene is maintained in line with grooming
standards set by the Catering Department.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

**Qualifications/academic achievements/education
Domestic kitchen experience
Willing to attend relevant training course as requested by
Pembroke College.
Skills/knowledge/training
Reliable and well presented.
Methodical and thorough in all tasks undertaken.
Experience in a similar role.
Understanding of HACCP.
Understanding of COSHH.
Friendly, co-operative and helpful/approachable.
Responsible and trustworthy.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Flexible approach and accepting of change.
Able to work weekend shift patterns.


Desirable:

**Qualifications/academic achievements/education
Experience in a College environment.
Basic food hygiene certificate.
COSHH training.
Ability to achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness
and hygiene.


ORGANISATION CHART

CATERING & EVENTS MANAGER

HEAD CHEF

DEPUTY HEAD CHEF

SOUS CHEF

ADDITIONAL INFROMATION

Health and Safety:

Persons engaged in work for Pembroke
College must adopt a responsible
attitude towards health and safety and
comply with any procedures as required
by the College in order to ensure the
health, safety, and welfare of
themselves, their colleagues and any
other persons that may be affected by
their actions. They must be prepared to
undertake any training required in
relation to health and safety or which is
identified as necessary in relation to
their work.

The College operates a non-smoking
policy; smoking is only permitted in the
designated smoking areas.


Safer Recruitment:

As part of our safer recruitment
relevant compliance checks including
an enhanced DBS check where this is
appropriate.


Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunities employer
suitably qualified persons regardless of
their race, identity, sex, disability,
religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the post,
please call

James Anderson on

Please complete an Application Form and

Rehabilitation of Offenders Form (compulsory), and an Equal
Opportunities Form.

HR Office, Pembroke College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RF.
Please do not include separate CVs.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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1347 by Marie de St Pol, Countess yet diverse community,
of Pembroke, is proud of its committed to welcoming students
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