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SalaryPEMBROKE COLLEGE
CATERING DEPARTMENT
KITCHEN
PORTER
NOVEMBER 2023
CCAAMMBBRRIIDDGGEE
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
£24,596 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.
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
minimal.
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
practices posts will be subject to the
relevant compliance checks including
an enhanced DBS check where this is
appropriate.
Equal Opportunities:
We are an equal opportunities employer
and welcome applications from all
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
(01223) 764568
Please complete an Application Form and
Rehabilitation of Offenders Form (compulsory), and an Equal
Opportunities Form.
Completed application forms together with a covering letter can
be emailed to: hr@pem.cam.ac.uk or alternatively posted to The
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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UNDERGRADUATES
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POSTGRADUATES
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FELLOWS
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STAFF
INTRODUCING PEMBROKE COLLEGE
Pembroke College, founded in The College today is an intimate
1347 by Marie de St Pol, Countess yet diverse community,
of Pembroke, is proud of its committed to welcoming students
traditions. The third oldest of the of exceptional talent regardless of
Cambridge colleges, it was the their social, cultural or educational
first to have its own Chapel, and in background, and giving them the
the stained glass windows there benefit of contact with a large and
and in our Library is evidence of distinguished Fellowship.
the way we make light of that Pembroke thrives on
history. Located in the heart of the conversations, between
University city, Pembroke generations and disciplines -
presents a tranquil environment between undergraduates,
with varied architectural styles graduates and senior Members,
framing beautiful gardens and between current students and our
open courts. alumni, and between the academy
and the wider world.
STAFF BENEFITS
Annual staff outing
Christmas gift for staff
Cycle to work and ‘Buy a bike’ schemes
Death in service benefit
Discounts on Dell products
Employee Assistance Programme
Free meal whilst on duty (see Swipe Card Guide)
Free passes to the Botanical Gardens
Local discounts with University Card
Medicash
NOW pension scheme
On site gym
Subsidised health care
and more.......
SOME BENEFITS ARE NON-CONTRACTUAL AND MAY BE WITHDRAWN.
SOME BENEFITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A QUALIFYING PERIOD AND/OR SUBJECT TO TERMS.
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