Kitchen Porter

Sodexo Group; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and your family

Retirement plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the team at Bulford Barracks. You will support the kitchen with cleaning, dishwashing and basic preparation, ensuring the area runs smoothly and food service remains on schedule.

We value reliability, a positive attitude and pride in work. Training is provided, and you will be part of a supportive team within a large organisation, with opportunities to develop your career.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, catering or cleaning experience is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach.
• Willingness to work in a busy kitchen environment and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete all cleaning tasks in line with the schedule and sign off when completed.
• Maintain hygiene across kitchen, dining areas, plate and pot wash areas, and equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Flexible attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• £12.71 per hour

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We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our friendly team with Sodexo at Bulford Barracks.

You’ll play an important role in supporting the kitchen team, helping to keep the kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly. From washing dishes and keeping work areas tidy to supporting with basic kitchen duties, you’ll help ensure the team can deliver great food and service every day.

If you’re reliable, hardworking and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team where your contribution is valued and every day brings something different

What you’ll do:

• Complete all cleaning tasks in line with the cleaning schedule and sign off work when completed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen, dining room, plate and pot wash areas and equipment.
• Keep storage areas, machinery, equipment, cleaning materials, chemicals and waste areas clean, tidy and correctly stored.
• Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation and food service duties as directed by the Head Chef.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH and company Quality Control procedures, using chemicals and equipment only when trained and authorised.
• Maintain high standards of personal and operational hygiene while developing your skills and knowledge within the role.

What you bring:

• Previous kitchen, catering or cleaning experience is an advantage, but not essential — we’ll provide a full induction and training to help you get started.
• Good communication skills, with a friendly and professional approach when working with colleagues and customers.
• A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to different kitchen tasks and priorities.
• Good attention to detail and pride in keeping the kitchen, equipment and work areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• A reliable team player who can follow instructions, work independently when required and support the wider kitchen team.
• A willingness to work in a busy kitchen environment and maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and cleanliness.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a range of employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within a large organisation.

In addition, we offer:

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