Kitchen Porter We are looking for a friendly, dynamic person with a can-do attitude to join our busy Catering Team, helping to deliver outstanding meals to more than 500 pupils and staff. This key role underpins the entire catering operation where flexibility and teamwork are essential; it would suit a pro-active candidate who would enjoy being involved in all aspects of catering. Reporting to: Domestic Bursar Pay: £13.05/ hour, next review April 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 am–2:30 pm Break - 30 minutes (unpaid) Occasional weekend work may be required to support events or busy periods. There are times when the choristers are in residence over, for example, Christmas and Easter, and therefore you will be required to work over these periods on a rota basis. Each year you would cover a shift on Christmas Eve; Easter Sunday is covered on a rota basis throughout the team (i.e. you would not be working Easter Sunday every year). You may also be required to work on other days outside of term where necessary. Pension: The school operates a defined contribution pension scheme, which all support staff are eligible to join with immediate effect, and to which the School and the member of staff both contribute. Contributions are currently 10% and 4% respectively. Located near the centre of the beautiful and vibrant city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model. We have around 40 boarders, including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships. The Catering Department The Catering Department is a bustling environment with a friendly team of 11 working together to feed the pupils and staff of King’s. As well as providing daily lunches for the entire School, and breakfast and dinner for the boarders and choristers, we are often called upon to cater for special events in the School diary. The Role To work as a member of the Catering Team to assist the Domestic Bursar in producing high quality meals and snacks for pupils and staff. Duties and Responsibilities • Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, trays, and all kitchen utensils using commercial dishwashing equipment. • Ensure the dining hall is clean, organised, and ready for service • Clean and maintain heavy kitchen equipment, including: o Bratt pans o Ovens o Fryers (including draining and filtering oil where required) o Stoves / hobs o Hot cupboards and warming units o Dishwashers o Mixing equipment • Ensure all kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas are always kept clean and hygienic. • Follow daily and weekly deep cleaning schedules. • Remove and dispose of waste and recycling correctly, ensuring bins are emptied and cleaned regularly and in a timely manner. • Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping) when required. • Unpack and store deliveries safely, ensuring proper stock rotation (FIFO). • Restock clean kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery to service areas. • Comply with all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations. • Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues to the Domestic Bursar • Support the wider kitchen team during busy service periods. Opportunities • • • To be involved in aspects of food preparation in support of our chefs. To increase your experience of a large fast-paced catering operation To develop your teamwork and time-management skills Page 2 of 5 Person Specification ATTRIBUTES Qualifications Experience Skills & Ability Legislative ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE • Food Hygiene certificate. • Experience of working in a school or similar environment with children and young people (either paid or unpaid). • Effective communication skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to apply given instructions. • Ability to react calmly and quickly in an emergency. • Polite and friendly. • • • • To complete as instructed, and be trained in, the correct and safe operation of all kitchen equipment and chemicals. To undertake food production in line with legal requirements. To assist in keeping records including fridge /freezer temperatures, hot and cold food holding temperatures and all other Food and Health Safety documents required by law. To report to the Domestic Bursar any defects or breakdown of plant or machinery. Health and Safety • • • To safeguard pupils’ health and safety by maintaining good order and discipline and by following the necessary rules and regulations when using equipment. To be familiar with the Catering department and School’s fire safety procedures and participate in fire drills. To undertake Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate training as appropriate. Safeguarding & Child Protection: • • • To be familiar with the relevant School policies, in particular the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and to follow the school’s procedures relating to safeguarding children. To attend regular training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding issues; a record of attendance is kept by the school. To contact one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads with any concern about a child at the school. Page 3 of 5 Benefits • Meals provided when on duty during term time • Generous paid holiday entitlement (on average at least 10 weeks per year). Staff health scheme • • Cycle to Work Scheme • Use of School sports facilities • The school participates in the Now Pensions Auto Enrolment scheme. Other Paid Leave You may be eligible to take the following types of paid leave, subject to any statutory eligibility requirements or conditions and the school’s rules applicable to each type of leave in force from time to time: • • • • • • Statutory maternity leave. Statutory paternity leave. Statutory adoption leave. Shared parental leave. Parental leave. Parental bereavement leave. Further details of such leave and the pay that you would be eligible for during such leave are available in the Staff Handbook. Training During the term of your employment, you must complete the following mandatory training, which will be paid for by the school: Safeguarding and Child Protection. Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. • • • Health and Safety at Work; and • Basic GDPR. The Employee is entitled to take part in various training courses, which the school may provide from time to time. Specific details of the courses which might be available can be obtained on request from School Bursar. Terms and Conditions King’s College School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act 1989, as amended. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK is also required. Page 4 of 5 The completion of a medical questionnaire forms an essential part of the pre-employment process for all teaching and non-teaching posts in the school. This may need to be followed by a medical with the applicant’s GP (or School Doctor). How to apply Candidates should return the following documents. • Application form • Reference consent form • Equality and Diversity monitoring form (optional) Please submit your application to Meredith Trueman, School Bursar. Please submit your application to: Meredith Trueman, School Bursar and Director of Operations, King’s College School, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN; e-mail: jobs@kcs.cambs.sch.uk. October 2025 Page 5 of 5