Kitchen Porter

Job Introduction

About the Role

At Sodexo, we are passionate about everything we do, and we believe that good food really has the power to bring everyone together!

You’ll be keeping the kitchen hygienic, safe, and up to our very high standards of cleanliness.

Serving our guests with a smile and a friendly manner means we’ll be helping to create great experiences and a fantastic atmosphere! You’ll play your part in getting the world moving again and brining families together!

You must be able to provide 5 years working history, and 5 years address.

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

A few things about you

Your communication skills need to be strong, and your attention to detail second to none!

Experience working as a Kitchen Porter isn't necessary, what does matter to us, is taking pride in what you do. You'll need a willingness to learn, as there will be great opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Sodexo embeds a strong safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practises, so it is vital that you'll champion this.

Role Responsibility

A. Lounge Area

• Ensure that the lounge and seating area is clean, sofa chairs and tables are arranged per  the lounge plan, prior and after the lounge opening times.
• Maintain Lounge cleanliness during lounge operating hours.
• Clear and clean tables.
• Spot clean all cupboards, tables, desks and other furniture and fittings.
• Vacuum recesses in upholstered furniture.
• Dust all surfaces, fittings, frames, signage and furniture below two metres.
• Dust and spot clean all skirting.
• Spot clean all walls, doors and paintwork.
• Dust wall surfaces.
• Clear and vacuum all carpeted areas paying attention to corners.
• Clean and polish all hard floor surfaces.
• Clean and sanitise telephones and computers s well as other business centre equipment (photocopier, printer etc)
• Dust ceiling air vents.
• Empty waste bins, as necessary. Wipe clean and replace bin liners when required.
• Vacuum the carpets to remove all obvious soil, dirt and crumbs.
• Clean and wipe chairs and sofas.

B. Lounge Area      

• Wash and clean all the vanity areas, shower receptacles and toilets using the approved methods and cleaning product and equipment.
• Ensure the toilet bowls and shower rooms are clean and tidy.
• Clean shower areas immediately after passengers have vacated so that they are ready for the next guests to use.
• Ensure that adequate supply of combs, hand towels, dental and shaving kits is displayed neatly at the vanity area at all times.
• Replenish towels, as necessary.
• Top up the hand wash, hand lotion, shampoo gel, hair conditioner dispensers on a regular basis.
• Clear the laundry baskets of used towels.
• Empty the garbage bins regularly.
• Ensure the cleaning stores are kept clean and tidy and equipment is stored correctly and safely at all times.

C. Kitchen Help         

• Operate the dishwasher machine. Put all crockery, cutlery, trays and other kitchen items through the dishwasher and put all clean items away.
• Thoroughly clean the machine at the end of each shift.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Kitchen by sweeping and mopping the floors, wiping counters etc.
• Empty waste bins and rubbish and move to collection point.
• Wipe clean and replace bin liners.
• Report any incidents of accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, or other irregularities to your Line Supervisor or Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Cleaning skills and experience
• Front of house and customer facing experience
• Highly motivated
• Attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment

Desirable

• Lounge experience
• Customer Services experience 

Package Description

• HOURS PER WEEK - 35hrs per week.
• RATE OF PAY - £10.50 per hour
• SHIFT PATTERN - 4 on 2 off consisting of earlies and lates.
• You will be required to work bank holidays as this is added to your AL entitlement to take at your chosen time.
• Full uniform supplied Sodexo
• Full training will be provided
• Frequent transport links within a short walk Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.   
What do we mean when we say belong?  
It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.   

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.  
 

We are committed to being an inclusive 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
 

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.   
 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised, are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

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

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as:    

• Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop   
• Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   
• Up to three paid days each year to volunteer
• Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation)
• Cycle to work    
• Life assurance.