The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the college kitchens in the role of Kitchen Porter. General duties include maintaining kitchen equipment and keeping utensils clean including dishes, pots and pans. You will also support the chefs in the preparation of some food items and learn different methods food preparation. No experience is required, and full training will be given.
This is full-time, 3-month fixed-term role. The hours of work are 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, including alternate weekends and some split shifts depending on business. The FTE annual salary for this role is £28,080 – equivalent to £13.50 per hour.
The College
Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with the University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.
The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff. It plays a significant role throughout the University.
Why work at Caius?
Benefits include:
- Generous pension scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
- Healthcare cash-plan
- 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays) (Pro-rated for 3-month fixed term)
- Parking (subject to eligibility/availability)
- College gym
- Lunch on site
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment
The Application Process
To view the full job description, register and apply, please click the above ‘Apply’ button.
Previous applicants need not apply.
- Please note: we advise using a desktop to complete your application form, and Chrome or Edge as the recommended browser.
- The closing date for applications is 12 noon BST on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
- You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
- For your application to be considered, it must be complete and include an up-to-date CV and details of 2 referees from separate companies (ideally your current or last employer; not colleagues, friends or family).
- For additional information please email careers@cai.cam.ac.uk.
Further Information
- Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
- Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
- During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy.
- The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
- In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.
£28,080 equivalent to £13.50 per hour