Kitchen Porter
Salary: £12.60 an hour
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Balliol College, Oxford, OX1 3BJ
Department: Balliol College catering
Reports to: Head Kitchen Porter/ Executive Head Chef/ Second Chef/ Third Chef
Hours: 37.5 hours per week any 5 days out of 7, as per the published rota, flexibility regarding hours will be required. Additional hours will be required throughout the year and particularly during conference periods.
Holiday: Paid holidays will be 30 days per year plus bank holidays, some of these will have to be taken during the College closed periods, the remainder must be agreed with the Executive Head Chef.
Balliol College
Occupying an historic site in central Oxford, Balliol was founded in 1263 and is now one of the larger Oxford colleges, with approximately 380 undergraduates and a similar number of graduates in residence at any one time. The College takes academic work very seriously, but visitors are generally struck by the informal and friendly feel of the place. We have a strong sense of community, working together to fulfil our purpose as a place of outstanding teaching, learning, and research.
Balliol is a constituent college of the University of Oxford and employs some 80 fellows, 50 lecturers and around 180 non-academic staff with Dame Helen Ghosh as its current Master.
Further information about the College is available at www.balliol.ox.ac.uk.
Job duties and responsibilities:
The main duties are included below. This is not an exhaustive list and may be amended in line with College needs.
Preparation of food according to directions, including:
- To follow the cleaning schedules for the kitchen and clean the section and other areas as directed.
- Collect and wash up pots and pans.
- Clean food preparation areas, floors and equipment, in addition to crockery and cutlery.
- Unload food and equipment deliveries.
- To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene, cleanliness and neatness ensuring full uniform is worn at all times
- To liaise and work harmoniously with the Hall and SCR staff
- To behave in an appropriate manner to all members of college, visitors and staff
- To play your part in providing a good working environment promoting a positive attitude in your work
- To comply with the food safety Act and general food Hygiene regulations
- To comply with Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH, the correct use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all time, and fire precautions.
- To participate in any training to improve your standards of performance.
- To report any maintenance issues to the Executive Head Chef or the Second Chef immediately
- Be prepared to undertake further duties when necessary
The list represents the principal duties only of a Kitchen porter and flexibility and a willingness to help wherever required are both very important facet of the role. The Kitchen porter can call upon the Executive head chef to assist in resolving problems if in any doubt as to the course of action to take.
Employee Benefits
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Staff meals: |
A free two-course lunch is available in the Hall, when the kitchens are open. |
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Pension |
[Oxford University Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) This is a contributory pension scheme, with contributions from both the employee and the College. Further details are available here.
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Travel
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- Interest-free ticket loans enabling the purchase of bus passes and annual rail season tickets to Oxford. Discounted travel is available on some services. - Cycle to work scheme offering discounted rates on bicycles and accessories. - Electric vehicle leasing scheme (salary sacrifice - eligibility criteria apply).
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Healthcare |
- Free flu jabs and eye tests - Free use of the College’s onsite gym and the University swimming pool - Preferential rates for other University sports facilities and the Nuffield Health gym on Woodstock Road.
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University Club |
Free membership of the University Club, which offers food, drink and accommodation in an exclusive space for staff, postgraduates and alumni.
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Learning and personal development |
In addition to training organised by the College, resources are available from the University.
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Visitor access |
Free visitor access to the 45 colleges and halls of the University, the University’s Libraries, Botanic Gardens, Arboretum and Museums.
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Employee discounts |
Available at local and national retailers and online services using exclusive discount codes for University staff and with a TOTUM (formerly NUS) card.
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Balliol nursery |
A day-time nursery on Rawlinson Road, subject to availability. Subsidised rates are available for Balliol staff.
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Application procedure
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Informal enquiries |
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation about the role should in the first instance contact Bertrand Faucheux Bertrand.faucheux@balliol.ox.ac.uk
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Written applications |
Applications should be made online at https://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/careers. |
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Interviews |
Shortlisting will take place when sufficient applications have been received
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Right to Work |
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to supply original documentation proving that they have the right to work in the United Kingdom (UK).
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Equal Opportunities |
Balliol College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are asked to complete a separate confidential Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to help us fulfil our duties in this regard. Applicants should let us know if they require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.
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Data Protection |
Personal data is processed in accordance with Balliol College’s Privacy Policy which is available at https://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/privacy-policy
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