Kitchen Porter/ Assistant

Job Introduction

As a Kitchen Porter at Sodexo Nuffield Health, Parkside Hospital, SW19 5NX, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces, and ensuring that all food waste is disposed of correctly. You will work closely with our chefs and kitchen team to ensure that we provide the best possible service to our customers. The ideal candidate for this role will have some previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment, be reliable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team, if this is YOU join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:   

• Clean and sanitise equipment and workstations 
• Ensure that pots, crookery, and utensils are properly washed and stored.
• Ensure pot wash area and machinery is kept clean
• Serve and replenish food from counters and steamtables and break down stations at the end of meal periods 
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and replenishment

What you bring: 

• Cheerful outlook, professionalism and respect for others 
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours) 
• Willing to learn new skills e.g., Health & Safety, Health & Hygiene, Food Safety
• Basic food-handling skills are desirable, but not essential, as long as you are willing to learn.
• No previous work experience required

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:                                                                                                                          

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Package Description

Looking for an exciting new opportunity in the hospitality industry? We are currently seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our team and play a crucial part in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and efficiently.

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week
• £12.01 per hour
• Uniform provided
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Sodexo benefits

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​Please Note: 

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check
• Please see the attached job description 

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.