Kitchen Porter – RM5872

August 23, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

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 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

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who weare and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed tocreating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in ourparticipation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan,Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian,minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabledpeople.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information onother visa options is available at by contacting our HR Immigration Team .

School/Unit: Residential and Business Services

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