Kitchen Porter

Sodexo; Great Ayton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Kitchen Porter at Yarm School. This role involves washing kitchen equipment and maintaining cleanliness. No previous experience is necessary, but a positive attitude and basic food-handling skills are essential. The position offers flexible part-time hours at a rate of £12.21 per hour, along with various employee benefits, including mental health support and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Access to mental health support

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Opportunities for growth and learning

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Ability to work standing for long periods (up to 8 hours).

Responsibilities

• Wash all crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of working areas.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Basic food-handling skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Job description

Overview

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

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Working: 5 days out of 7 (11am - 2.30pm)

Term Time? Yes

Uniform and safety shoes provided / on site parking

Location: Yarm School, The Friarage Yarm TS15 9EJ

Equated pay (spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks, and holiday pay spread over 12 months. This means you get paid equal amounts every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage.

As a Kitchen Porter for Sodexo in Yarm School, you will be a key part of the kitchen team. You’ll be mainly based in the pot wash area at lunchtime, using the dishwasher 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

• Wash all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and equipment, as well as food service equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

What You Bring

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• 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 with a 24-hour virtual GP and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme and/or prepayment cashback card.
• Salary Finance platform for money insights and financial benefits.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and learning, including apprenticeships and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities to support communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• 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.