Kitchen Porter
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2106002/162575
- Location: Stevenage
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £13.40 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 15 October 2026
About the role
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday – Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm
- £13.40 per hour
- Free shuttle service from the train station to site
- Free on-site parking
- Free lunch
- Opportunities for career development
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Increased holiday allowance with length of service
- Plus, our Sodexo employee benefits package
Kitchen Porter | GSK, Stevenage, Gunnels Wood Road, Herts, SG1 2NY
At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team where great food, creativity and exceptional service come together. We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our catering team at the GSK site in Stevenage.
GSK Stevenage is a major research and development hub, bringing together more than 2,000 GSK colleagues working across a range of scientific and specialist areas. You'll be part of a busy corporate catering operation serving around 600 covers at lunchtime, supporting a kitchen that delivers a varied food offer including traditional and bistro-style meals, street food and a salad bar.
You'll work as part of a close-knit kitchen team alongside four chefs, one Food Service Assistant and two Kitchen Porters, playing an important role in keeping the kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly throughout service.
What you'll do
- Wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils
- Clean kitchen surfaces, floors and equipment
- Empty bins and manage kitchen waste
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Assist chefs with basic food preparation, such as peeling and chopping
- Refill ingredients and kitchen supplies
- Support the team during busy lunchtime service
- Receive and check deliveries against invoices
- Check food and supplies for quality and freshness
- Report any missing or damaged items to the Head Chef
- Organise and store food and supplies correctly
- Follow FIFO principles to help reduce waste
- Ensure food is correctly labelled and date marked
- Keep storage areas clean, tidy and organised
- Report damaged or faulty equipment
- Report safety observations and incidents
- Attend mandatory training, daily briefs and weekly team huddles
- Follow all Health & Safety, food safety and allergen procedures
- Support the wider catering team with reasonable additional duties when required
What you'll bring
- Previous kitchen, catering or hospitality experience would be beneficial, but full training will be provided
- Basic Food Safety knowledge or training
- Allergen awareness
- Health & Safety awareness
- Strong attention to detail and high hygiene standards
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently during busy service periods
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A positive and resilient approach to working under pressure
- Ability to stand for long periods and carry out physically demanding tasks
- Ability to lift stock, carry trays and undertake repetitive tasks
- Willingness to work flexibly to support business needs
- A proactive, hardworking and can-do attitude
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a 24-hour Virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme
- Company pension
- Opportunities for learning and development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly and leave policies
A little more 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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and Forces Friendly employer.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Join our team at GSK Stevenage and play an essential role in keeping a busy kitchen operation running smoothly. With a varied food offer, a supportive team and a site serving around 600 lunchtime covers, no two days are quite the same.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Stevenage, United Kingdom, SG1 2NY
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