Kitchen Porter

Sodexo Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disounts at brands

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Kitchen Porter at Notting Hill Prep School in London. You will help keep kitchens clean, support chefs, and ensure equipment and workspaces are ready for service.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, with early-morning shifts. A basic Food Hygiene Certificate and Enhanced DBS are desirable.

The role offers a supportive team, access to Sodexo benefits, and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive can-do attitude and be committed to cleanliness and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to support colleagues and follow instructions.
• Ability to work reliably under pressure while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils to a ready-for-use state.
• Maintain high cleanliness across back-of-house areas including floors, bins, and storage spaces.
• Assist with cleaning fridges/freezers and safe food storage practices.
• Crush and dispose of cardboard and packaging safely; keep waste areas tidy and compliant.
• Follow health, safety, fire, food hygiene and COSHH regulations and use chemicals correctly.
• Report accidents, near misses, and shortages to the Chef or Supervisor.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Food Hygiene knowledge

DBS clearance

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title Kitchen Porter

Location Notting Hill Prep School, 95 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QQ

Rate of Pay £13.30 per hour

Hours 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern Monday to Friday Starting between 6:30am and 7.30am & finish between 3:30pm and 4:00pm

Term Time? Yes

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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 every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage.

Job Introduction:

Do you take pride in keeping kitchens clean, safe, and running efficiently? Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter at Notting Hill Prep School and play a key role behind the scenes by maintaining cleanliness, supporting the chefs, and ensuring equipment and workspaces are ready for service. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values care, teamwork, and creating a positive dining experience for students and staff every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Wash and sanitise all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, equipment, and food service items, ensuring they are clean and ready for use.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all back-of-house areas, including floors, walls, bins, delivery areas, and storage spaces.
• Assist with cleaning and organising fridges and freezers, and ensure food storage areas remain safe and hygienic.
• Crush and dispose of cardboard and packaging safely, keeping waste areas tidy and compliant with procedures.
• Follow all health and safety, fire, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations, using the correct chemicals at all times.
• Report accidents, near misses, and any equipment or chemical shortages promptly to the Chef or Supervisor.

What You Bring:

• A positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to keeping work environments clean, safe, and organised.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to support colleagues and follow instructions efficiently.
• The ability to work reliably under pressure while maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• A basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards one)
• An Enhanced DBS clearance is required and will be carried out.
• A proactive and dependable approach, with a willingness to learn, develop skills, and help improve kitchen operations.
• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment, particularly in a school or similar setting, is desirable but not essential.

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.