Kitchen Porter

Sodexo Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 42,706,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meals on duty

On-site gym

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Kitchen Porter at Unilever Four Acres (KT2 7PD) in Kingston upon Thames. The role supports chefs and the catering team, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen for daily service.

Salary is £14.95 per hour for a 40-hour week, permanent full-time with a 5-day working pattern. This position emphasizes strong hygiene practices, teamwork, and reliable performance in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen porter or catering support experience is desirable.
• Positive, reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage dishwashing and pot washing to keep equipment clean and ready for use.
• Carry out deep cleaning and routine kitchen maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries, stock movement and storage of supplies.
• Ensure equipment and storage areas are clean, organised and safe.
• Support waste management and recycling procedures.
• Follow food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Work with the catering team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen porter experience

Catering support

Teamwork

Hygiene & safety

Job description

Kitchen Porter

Location: Unilever Four Acres, KT2 7PD

Salary: £14.95 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern: 5 days per week

About the Role

At Sodexo, we're passionate about delivering exceptional food and hospitality services. We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team at Unilever Four Acres.

This is a vital role within our catering operation, helping to maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen while supporting the chefs and wider catering team to deliver an excellent service.

What you'll do

• Manage dishwashing and pot washing to ensure kitchen equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Carry out deep cleaning and routine kitchen maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries, stock movement and storage of supplies.
• Ensure equipment and storage areas are clean, organised and safe.
• Support waste management and recycling procedures.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Work closely with the catering team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

What you'll bring

• Previous kitchen porter or catering support experience is desirable.
• A positive, reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you, you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions, and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programmes
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers, plus a wide range of restaurants, pubs and bars
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools
• Free parking
• Meals on duty
• Access to the on-site gym

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 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 to being an inclusive employer. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We are committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.