To support the catering team by maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment, assisting with food preparation as required, and ensuring all kitchen equipment, utensils and service areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. The Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in enabling the catering team to provide a high-quality food service to students, staff and visitors. Kitchen Cleaning and Hygiene

Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, trays, cooking utensils and kitchen equipment.
Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
Clean kitchen surfaces, workstations, floors, walls and storage areas throughout the day.
Empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with school recycling and waste disposal procedures.
Ensure cleaning schedules are completed accurately and on time.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with Food Hygiene Regulations and HACCP procedures.
Comply with all Food Safety, Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform.
Report accidents, hazards or near misses promptly.
Maintain a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors.
Work positively as part of the catering team.
Be polite, friendly and professional when interacting with students, staff and visitors.
Support the smooth running of meal services.
Attend relevant training and staff meetings.
Support catering functions and school events where required.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as requested by the Catering Manager.

Working hours: Monday - Friday 2pm - 8pm for 44 weeks (term time + 4 weeks)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £18,489
Enrolment in the statutory auto-enrolment pension scheme. The employer and employee contribution rates for the auto-enrolment pension scheme are currently: Employee contribution 5% and Employer contribution 3%.
Members of staff may educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school or at Fairstead House, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.
The School offers a private healthcare insurance scheme, which staff may opt to join, at their expense, shortly after the start of each academic year (the policy starts on 1st November each year). The scheme can only be joined at the start of the policy year, not part-way through the year.
School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee throughout the day.
Limited use of school gym facilities (during specific times) and use of the school swimming pool at specific times (during summer school holidays - small fee applies)
Limited free on-site parking.
Employees and their dependants have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as: Cycle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme and Local Gym Membership.
Members of staff are entitled to 10% discount on all King's Ely school uniform ordered for their own children from Schoolblazer.
Discounts at local businesses including Poet's House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).
King's Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
If you are selected for interview, you will need to provide and bring with you photographic proof of identity (eg passport or photo driving license), birth certificate, documentation confirming your National Insurance Number or your right to work in the United Kingdom, proof of address (eg recent bank statement/HMRC correspondence/utility bill) and certification of declared qualifications

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