General Catering Assistant

Salary: £13,921 for 20 hours per week p.a. (plus benefits)

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Job type: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week
St Johns College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a General Catering Assistant (Platewash) to support the smooth running of the College kitchens by maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic working environment. This includes washing cutlery, crockery, glassware and kitchen equipment, cleaning the platewash area and surrounding spaces, and carrying out general kitchen portering duties. You will also remove waste safely and follow Food Safety, Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations at all times, while assisting colleagues as needed to ensure an efficient service.
The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a cash plan healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch, free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.
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The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on 3 June 2026 .