Residential and Business Services catering department are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our busy catering team.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.  

You will play a vital role in supporting our chefs and food service team, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and hygienically.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Assisting with the delivery, storage, and organisation of stock.
• Removing waste and recycling in line with procedures.
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation when required.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Keeping kitchen equipment clean and ready for use.  

What We're Looking For:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Mark Nixon, mn35@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 467015.  

Applications should consist of:

• Letter of application to include examples of essential criteria.
• Up to date CV      
• Names and contacts of two referees. 

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

·         Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata

·         Financial contribution to relocation where applicable

·         Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

·         A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies

·         Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

·         Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

·         Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme  

Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.     Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.   

Closing Date:   30 October 2026

Interview date: 11 November 2026

Job Description -   RM1013RH.pdf


         

Residential and Business Services

Salary: £25,353 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible