Kitchen Porter

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Staff discounts

Retailer discounts

Job summary

The Wellington Hospital in London is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the Hotel Services team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with shifts between Monday and Sunday, 6.30am to 10pm.

You will support the delivery of clean, fresh meals and assist in hospital catering services within a prestigious care environment. The position offers competitive pay (£14.80/hr) and a benefits package including pension, private health cover and career development opportunities through HCA UK.

Qualifications

• Organised, punctual and efficient
• Friendly, proactive and positive attitude
• Good at communicating with both colleagues and customers

Responsibilities

• Be of assistance to all Patients as required.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required in Hospitals.
• To remain updated on the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures on Health & Safety, Fire and Evacuation Procedures
• To perform any tasks specifically assigned to you
• To carry out any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor or designee
• Attend mandatory training on annual basis

Skills

Organised

Punctual

Efficient

Energetic

Good communication

Job description

Kitchen Porter The Wellington Hospital, London Full time, 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns between Monday and Sunday, 6.30am to 10pm Permanent £14.80/hr + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development)

We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter to become a valued member of our Hotel Services team at The Wellington Hospital. From stock control to supporting food service, you’ll play a vital role in supporting to deliver meals that are as fresh, vibrant, and appetising as those you’d expect from top hotels and restaurants. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on kitchen experience while benefiting from the stability, support, and rewards that few commercial restaurants can offer. As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll bring a friendly, professional approach to everything you do. You’ll be customer‑focused, proactive, and always ready to pitch in with a positive, can‑do attitude. Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in Hotel Services but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do

• Be of assistance to all Patients as required.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required in Hospitals.
• To remain updated on the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures on Health & Safety, Fire and Evacuation Procedures
• To perform any tasks specifically assigned to you
• To carry out any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor or designee
• Attend mandatory training on annual basis

What you’ll bring

• Organised, punctual and efficient
• Fun and energetic
• Good at communicating with both colleagues and customers.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Kitchen Porter you’ll be eligible for

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

#LI-AP1 Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients.

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