Kitchen Porter

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing app access

Discounts on brands

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital in Guildford is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly, support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard. You'll work 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, on a permanent contract, with a starting pay of £12.81 per hour plus Sodexo benefits.

This role offers training, a supportive team and opportunities to grow within a healthcare catering environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed — just the right mindset and a positive, reliable and hardworking approach, with a willingness to support the wider catering team.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and hospital staff.
• An understanding of the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety in a hospital environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety, including safe working practices and manual handling.
• The ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules, site procedures and COSHH requirements.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen, pot wash and pan wash areas clean, safe and organised throughout the day.
• Wash and clean plates, trays, crockery, pans and kitchen equipment to support a smooth catering service.
• Keep restaurant tables, coffee stations and service areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Empty, clean and replace bin bags, ensuring all waste is disposed of correctly.
• Receive, check and safely store catering deliveries in line with your training and site procedures.
• Complete cleaning schedules and other reasonable tasks requested by your line manager, while following site policies and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Job description

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital, Stirling Road , Guildford GU2 7RF

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

£12.81 per hour + Sodexo Benefits

37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7

Permanent contract

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Job Introduction

A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexoas a Kitchen Porter.

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As a Kitchen Porter at Sodexo [insert location], you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard.

If this is, YOU 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:

• Keep the kitchen, pot wash and pan wash areas clean, safe and organised throughout the day.
• Wash and clean plates, trays, crockery, pans and kitchen equipment to support a smooth catering service.
• Keep restaurant tables, coffee stations and service areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Empty, clean and replace bin bags, ensuring all waste is disposed of correctly.
• Keep up with demand for cutlery, trays, cups and plates, ensuring the catering team has what they need.
• Receive, check and safely store catering deliveries in line with your training and site procedures.
• Complete cleaning schedules and other reasonable tasks requested by your line manager, while following site policies and health and safety requirements.

What you bring:

• No previous experience needed — just the right mindset and a positive, reliable and hardworking approach, with a willingness to support the wider catering team.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and hospital staff.
• An understanding of the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety in a hospital environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety, including safe working practices and manual handling.
• The ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules, site procedures and COSHH requirements.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.