Kitchen Porter

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Liphook; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Liphook is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support kitchen operations. The role involves maintaining a clean environment and assisting chefs. Ideal candidates are reliable team players with a strong work ethic. The position offers £12.73 per hour for 35 hours a week, with benefits such as mental health support and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for you & family

Free Parking on site

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individual.
• Experience as a Kitchen Porter is desirable but not necessary.
• Positive approach to learning in the role.

Responsibilities

• Wash pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation as needed.
• Support in receiving and storing deliveries.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication

Ability to work well under pressure

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexible approach

Education

Hygiene qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you reliable, hardworking, and ready to join a friendly and supportive kitchen team?

We’re currently recruiting a Kitchen Porter to support our catering operations at Churcher's College Junior School, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hampshire. GU30 7HT.

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. You’ll be working closely with our chefs and front-of-house team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What You'll Do:

• Wash pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Ensure all cleaning materials and tools are used safely and stored correctly
• Assist with basic food preparation as needed
• Support in receiving and storing deliveries
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times

What You Bring:

• A strong work ethic and team player mentality
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to achieve performance criteria.
• Positive approach to learning in role
• Self-motivated and sense of own initiative
• Positive outlook
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach to role

Desirable

• Hygiene qualification, or equivalent
• Previous Kitchen Porter experience in a similar working environment

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;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:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

“A role that fits your life - and your family”

• £12.73 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Working pattern: Mon -Fri (9.30am - 4.30)
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks**
• Free Parking on site, Lunch provided and Uniform Provided

**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 of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.