Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• £12.81 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7
• Shift Times: 7 am - 3 pm | 12 pm - 8 pm
• Permanent contract

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Job Introduction

A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter.

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As a Kitchen Porter at Sodexo [insert location], you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard.

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

• Keep the kitchen, pot wash and pan wash areas clean, safe and organised throughout the day.
• Wash and clean plates, trays, crockery, pans and kitchen equipment to support a smooth catering service.
• Keep restaurant tables, coffee stations and service areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Empty, clean and replace bin bags, ensuring all waste is disposed of correctly.
• Keep up with demand for cutlery, trays, cups and plates, ensuring the catering team has what they need.
• Receive, check and safely store catering deliveries in line with your training and site procedures.
• Complete cleaning schedules and other reasonable tasks requested by your line manager, while following site policies and health and safety requirements.

What you bring

• No previous experience needed — just the right mindset and a positive, reliable and hardworking approach, with a willingness to support the wider catering team.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and hospital staff.
• An understanding of the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety in a hospital environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety, including safe working practices and manual handling.
• The ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules, site procedures and COSHH requirements.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.

What we offer

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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