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PEMBROKE COLLEGE

Cambridge

Candidate Information Pack

KITCHEN PORTER

CATERING DEPARTMENT

AUGUST 2022

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THE DEPARTMENT

From a business meeting, to a celebratory reserving Saturdays throughout the long

dinner or wedding reception, Pembroke vacation for these unique events.

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,

THE ROLE

To help achieve the highest standard of

cleanliness and hygiene in the College kitchens

and wash up areas.

SALARY & HOURS

£22,553 per annum 37.5 hours per week on a shift system

Plus bonus scheme paid in two covering seven days, including evenings and

instalments. These are only payable after the weekends.

satisfactory completion of the probationary

period.

Gratuities are shared between all Catering

staff and distributed on an occasional basis. BONUS

worth 2 weeks salary (subject to terms)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Head Chef /Deputy Head due to the nature and character of the

Chef. post. 

Ensure personal hygiene is maintained in
Responsible for: Cleaning/drying and line with grooming standards set by the
storage of dishes/cutlery/pots/pans/glasses Catering Department.

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.

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

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL Special Conditions
Able to work weekend shift patterns.
Qualifications/academic achievements/

education DESIRABLE

Domestic kitchen experience

Willing to attend relevant training course as Qualifications/academic achievements/

requested by Pembroke College. education

Skills/knowledge/training Experience in a College environment.

Reliable and well presented. Basic food hygiene certificate.

Methodical and thorough in all tasks COSHH training.

undertaken. Ability to achieve and maintain high standards

Experience – type and depth of of cleanliness and hygiene.
experience required to do the job
Experience in a similar role.

Understanding of HACCP.

Understanding of COSHH.

Personal attributes

Friendly, co-operative and helpful/

approachable.

Responsible and trustworthy.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Flexible approach and accepting of change.

ORGANISATION CHART

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HACCP and COSHH Requirements:  Help to keep the wash up areas clean by

working well and showing consideration
You are responsible for the following HACCP

for others.
and COSHH requirements that must be

completed every day. 

Clean your section following the

cleaning rota and record all jobs on

Monika when complete. 

Wash hands throughout the day,

between jobs, after breaks and as

required, recording on Monika. 

Keep your uniform clean and

presentable. 

Keep your work area clean, organised

and sanitised at all times.

Equipment Responsibilities: 

Keep all College property clean and

sanitised between uses. 

Report any broken equipment to the

Chef in charge. 

Store all equipment safely and ensure all

removable parts are stored securely and

not lost. 

Report any broken plates, platters or

crockery to the senior chef on duty.

Environmental Responsibilities: 

Recycle all food waste, plastic, glass and

paper using the correct bins. 

Ensure gas, electric and water is not left

running when not required.

Team Responsibilities: 

Participate in team meetings when

required. 

Identify areas of the kitchen which

require more thorough cleaning or

repairs, reporting to the senior chef on

duty. 

Help other when you have spare

capacity or time. 

Help cover rota shortfalls when required.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Health and Safety: Safer Recruitment:

Persons engaged in work for Pembroke As part of our safer recruitment practices

College must adopt a responsible attitude posts will be subject to the relevant

towards health and safety and comply with compliance checks including an enhanced

any procedures as required by the College in DBS check where this is appropriate.

order to ensure the health, safety, and

welfare of themselves, their colleagues and Equal Opportunities:

any other persons that may be affected by We are an equal opportunities employer and

their actions. They must be prepared to welcome applications from all suitably

undertake any training required in relation to qualified persons regardless of their race,

health and safety or which is identified as identity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual

necessary in relation to their work. orientation or age.

The College operates a non-smoking policy;

smoking is only permitted in the designated

smoking areas.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to have an informal include separate CVs.

conversation about the post, please call

James Anderson, Senior HR Officer on We look forward to hearing from you.

(01223) 764568.

Privacy Statement
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:

[email protected] or alternatively posted to

The HR Office, Pembroke College,

Trumpington Street, CB2 1RF. Please do not

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BENEFITS

Here are just some of the benefits we have at Pembroke College to support our

staff

33 days annual Free anti-virus

leave software for Free meal Bonus scheme

(25 days + 8 home devices whilst on duty

bank holidays)

Paid training

Subsidised and On site gym
Medicash health care development

opportunities

Discounts

Employee Annual staff Cycle to work on Dell
Assistance And ‘Buy a

outing products
Programme bike’ schemes

Access to free

Local
passes to the Subsidised

Death in discounts with
Botanical travel on the

service University
Gardens (subject

benefit Card
‘U bus’

to availability)

Staff Christmas

Christmas and more... gift for

Party staff

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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HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE

Pembroke College, founded in 1347 by Marie de Maintenance to name a few. There are lots of

St Pol, Countess of Pembroke, is proud of its opportunities for jobs and career progression.

traditions. The third oldest of the Cambridge

Colleges, it was the first to have its own Chapel.

In the stained-glass windows of our renovated

Library there is evidence of the way we make

light of that history. Located in the heart of the

University City, Pembroke presents a tranquil

environment with varied architectural styles

framing beautiful gardens and open courts.

Openness characterises Pembroke today.

The College is an intimate yet diverse community,

committed to welcoming staff and students of

exceptional talent regardless of their social,

cultural or educational background and giving Pembroke College has a reputation as a friendly

them the benefit of contact with a large and College, in which Fellows, students and staff work

distinguished Fellowship. Pembroke thrives on together to create an environment in which

conversations, between generations and people can excel.

disciplines - between undergraduates, graduates

and senior Members, between current staff,
It’s a lovely place to work.

students and our alumni.

Today the College comprises approximately 442

undergraduates, 260 graduate students, 84

Fellows, and around 175 permanent members of

staff. This number is supplemented as necessary

at various times of the year by temporary staff.

Pembroke contributes to teaching and research

across all subjects in the University and is

currently performing very strongly academically.

There are 20 different departments at the College

such as the Catering Department, International

Programmes, Development Office, Gardens, HR,

Finance, Maintenance, Sports Ground and