Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter

• American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton and Hove, BN1 9BL, Brighton
• £26,000pa - £28,000pa + excellent benefits
• 40 hours pw 5/7

Job Introduction

At Sodexo Live!, we create unforgettable experiences at some of the world’s most iconic venues. We are proud to deliver world-class hospitality at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, and we’re now looking for two motivated Kitchen Porters to join our Back of House team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, large-scale events environment and take pride in high standards, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate and professional team.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in supporting the BOH Manager and senior chefs, ensuring all Back of House kitchens are kept clean, organised, safe and fully stocked for each event. You’ll be working across a dynamic, large-scale venue hosting multiple events simultaneously, including matchdays and conferences & events.

You will report directly to the BOH Manager, with an additional reporting line to the Executive Chef.

What You'll Do

• Follow instructions from the BOH Manager and Senior Chefs

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment efficiently

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness across all BOH and kitchen areas

• Ensure kitchens and storage areas are organised and well stocked

• Remove kitchen waste and recycling, disposing of it correctly

• Adhere strictly to Food Safety, Health & Safety and Sodexo systems at all times

• Support operations during matchdays and large-scale events

What You Bring

• Previous experience in kitchen portering or a similar BOH role

• Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities

• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative

• Resilient, positive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

• A team player who builds strong working relationships with both permanent and temporary staff

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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

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.

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.

File Downloads

• UK Rewards and Benefits Guide..pdf
• Sodexo Live! JD KP Brighton.pdf