Kitchen Porter

Sodexo Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global services company is seeking a part-time Kitchen Porter in Oldbury. This role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards and supporting the kitchen team. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and good teamwork skills. Experience as a Kitchen Porter is desirable but not essential. Competitive pay at £12.21/hour along with employee benefits including training, meals during shifts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Bicycle to Work Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Desirable but not essential: Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter.
• Knowledge of COSHH or basic food handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Keep kitchen and service areas clean and hygienic.
• Assist with basic food preparation as required.
• Check deliveries and store items safely.
• Support chefs and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to follow health & safety standards

Ability to follow food hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Porter (Oldbury - Part time)

• 20 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9.15pm to 1:15am
• £12.21 per hour + Sodexo employee benefits package
• Meals included on shift
• Full training and uniform supplied
• Free parking onsite
• Opportunities for career development

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our Sodexo catering team. You’ll play a vital role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and supporting the wider team.

• Wash and clean kitchen equipment, utensils, pots, pans, crockery, and cutlery.
• Keep kitchen and service areas clean, safe, and hygienic.
• Assist with basic food preparation when required.
• Check deliveries, record temperatures, and store items safely.
• Support chefs and front-of-house teams as needed.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth service.

Requirements

A strong work ethic and “can-do” attitude. Ability to follow health & safety and food hygiene standards. Good communication and teamwork skills. High personal hygiene and a smart appearance. Desirable but not essential: Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, knowledge of COSHH, or basic food handling skills.

Benefits and culture

Why Sodexo?: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Ireland’s enhanced benefits and leave policies

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 to being an inclusive 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, SoTogether, 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.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Belong in a team. Thrive in service.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications