Kitchen Porter

Sodexo; Horley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top hospitality company is looking for a Kitchen Porter at Emirates Lounge Gatwick Airport. This role demands previous kitchen experience and exceptional customer service skills. You will ensure compliance with hygiene regulations and maintain a clean working environment. Shift work is required, and flexibility is a must. Competitive pay at £13.90 per hour with various employee benefits is offered. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a 'can-do' attitude.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Rewards and recognition

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen.
• Exceptional customer service skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Clean heavy catering equipment as per instructions.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Flexible attitude

Job description

About the Role

Kitchen Porter at Emirates Lounge Gatwick Airport

We're experience makers. We’re relationship builders, and we’re hiring!

Most people only dream of working at exclusive venues or out‑of‑this‑world events. At Sodexo Live! you don’t just dream – you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills alongside a team of hospitality professionals who work, celebrate, and make memories together. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Package Description

• £13.90 per hour
• Shift work pattern – 4 days on, 2 days off (2 early, 2 late, 2 off)
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition
• MUST be able to provide 5 years of working history & UK address history

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company’s and statutory regulations regarding hygiene, safety, and cleanliness are complied with, and that all tasks are undertaken according to Safeguard regulations.
• Clean allocated pieces of heavy catering equipment using instructions and cleaning materials, including air filter and extraction systems.
• Empty bins and ensure waste is separated as per regulations.
• Dispose of waste materials from catering areas to designated compactors.
• Operate industrial dishwashers and glasswashers in all catering areas.
• Transport provisions, equipment and other catering‑related items as required.
• Maintain a clean working environment at all times, with special regard to hygiene.
• General kitchen cleanliness, including deep cleans.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Previous experience working in a kitchen
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Flexible can‑do attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to multi‑task within a fast‑paced environment
• Good understanding of customer care

Desirable

• Lounge experience