Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo Group; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Porter, where your cheerful attitude and dedication will contribute to a clean and efficient kitchen environment. This role offers a chance to be part of a supportive team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety in food preparation areas. With flexible working hours and various perks, including mental health support and growth opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a dynamic workplace. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of something greater, apply today!

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Opportunities for growth and success

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• No specific educational qualifications required.
• A positive attitude and ability to lift heavy items are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Wash all kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Respect for others

Ability to lift heavy items

Ability to work standing for long periods

Education

No previous work experience required

Job description

“A Role That Fits Your Life - and Your Family”

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Working: 5 days out of 6 (Monday to Saturday 07:00 - 16:00 / 10:00 - 18:00 / 11:00 - 19:00)

Inclusive supportive developed team in situ. Meals on duty.

Free parking. Attractive and overtime opportunities.

As a Kitchen Porter for Sodexo in Hurstpierpoint College, 'Hurst Street', Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JS (Limited bus service so must drive), you will be a key part of the kitchen team. You'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness within the kitchen and food & beverage preparation areas. Your cheerful, can-do attitude will make you a major part of everyone's everyday experience.

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:

1. Wash all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and equipment, as well as food service equipment.
2. Ensure the following are kept clean and tidy to a very high standard:

• Floors & Walls
• Bins – inside and out
• Crushing and disposal of cardboard and boxes
• Fridges & Freezers (with assistance from chefs)
• Delivery areas

Maintain cleanliness and safety of working areas.

Transport provisions, equipment and other catering related items as required.

Adhere to all health and safety, fire, hygiene, and COSHH regulations governing your work, ensuring the correct chemicals/detergents are always used.

Report all accidents (and near misses) to the Chef.

Report any shortages in equipment or chemicals to the Supervisor.

Ensure that all food is prepared in the environment with due care and attention particularly in regard to customers' special dietary requirements; for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies.

What You Bring:

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others.
• Ability to lift heavy items and work in a standing position for long periods (up to 8 hours).
• 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 to 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.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related 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 24-hour 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.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.