Kitchen porter

Sodexo Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Gym offers

Support programme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Kitchen Porter at Hampton (TW12 3HF) to support cleaning, dishwashing and front-of-house readiness in a school catering setting. The role emphasizes safety, hygiene and adherence to government regulations to provide a first-class food offer.

The position requires enhanced DBS clearance, catering experience and good personal hygiene. The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00–15:30, during term time with 34.4 working weeks plus holidays.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Experience in catering or food service preferred.
• Good personal hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, trays, and all kitchen utensils using commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Ensure the dining hall is clean, organised, and ready for service.
• Clean and maintain heavy kitchen equipment.
• Ensure all kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas are always kept clean and hygienic.
• Follow daily and weekly deep cleaning schedules.
• Remove and dispose of waste and recycling correctly, ensuring bins are emptied and cleaned regularly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping) when required.
• Unpack and store deliveries safely, ensuring proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Restock clean kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery to service areas.
• Comply with all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues.
• Support the wider kitchen team during busy service periods.
• To report immediately any incidents of fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.
• To report any customer complaints and take action, if at all possible.
• To attend any reasonable requests made by the Manager.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

High Team Ethic

High Standards of Personal Hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene Qualifications

Job description

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Location: Lady Eleanor Holles Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3HF

Rate of Pay: £14.80 per hour**

Work Pattern: Monday- Friday 8am- 15:30

Contract: Term Time Only 34.4 working weeks a year plus holiday

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 every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage. Details would be discussed at Interview.

Job Introduction:

Do you take pride in keeping kitchens clean, safe, and running efficiently? Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter at Lady Eleanor Holles, TW12 3HF and play a key role behind the scenes by maintaining cleanliness and ensuring equipment and workspaces are ready for service. You’ll provide key kitchen cleaning and front of house support to all areas of the catering/kitchen environment in order to provide a first-class food offer to our customers whilst adhering to current government legislation and school policy

What You’ll Do:

• Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, trays, and all kitchen utensils using commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Ensure the dining hall is clean, organised, and ready for service
• Clean and maintain heavy kitchen equipment.
• Ensure all kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas are always kept clean and hygienic
• Follow daily and weekly deep cleaning schedules
• Remove and dispose of waste and recycling correctly, ensuring bins are emptied and cleaned regularly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping) when required
• Unpack and store deliveries safely, ensuring proper stock rotation (FIFO)
• Restock clean kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery to service areas
• Comply with all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations
• Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues
• Support the wider kitchen team during busy service periods
• To report immediately any incidents of fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.
• To report any customer complaints and take action, if at all possible.
• To attend any reasonable requests made by the Manager.

What You Bring:

• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• High Team Ethic and working principles
• High Standards of Personal Hygiene
• Previous Catering Experience
• Food Hygiene Qualifications
• Customer Service Skills

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo isn’t just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters.Here, you’re welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You’ll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you.

With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you’ll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

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.