Kitchen Porter

Sodexo; Cobham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter at Reed's School in Cobham. This role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment with numerous perks.

Benefits

Free parking

Gym access

Career development

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Full training and protective uniform provided

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Wash all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness of floors, walls, bins, and delivery areas.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Basic food-handling skills

Physical ability to lift heavy items

Job description

Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks

• £12.24 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: 5 days over 7, 8 hours per day between 7am-7pm
• Permanent - Term Time only
• Summer holidays off
• Free parking
• Gym access
• Career development

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**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks, and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

As a Kitchen Porter for Sodexo at Reed's School, Cobham, Surrey, you will be a key part of the kitchen team. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen and food & beverage preparation areas. Your cheerful, can-do attitude will make you a valued part of everyone's daily routine.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong to 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, including food service equipment.
2. Ensure that 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 of chefs), Delivery areas.
3. Maintain cleanliness and safety of working areas.
4. Adhere to all health and safety, fire, hygiene, and COSHH regulations governing your work, and ensure the correct chemicals/detergents are always used.
5. Report all accidents (and near misses) to the Chef.
6. Report shortages in equipment or chemicals to the Supervisor.

What you bring:

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• Physical 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 who you are; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your daily actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. We also offer:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with personal or work-related issues.
• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards, a 24hr virtual GP, and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering deals 24/7 (also for friends and family) and cashback options.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan membership for your future savings.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed.
• Opportunities for growth and development, including apprenticeships and learning tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme for environmental and health benefits.
• Volunteering opportunities to support community causes.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.

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 may require screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.*