Kitchen Porter

Sodexo Group; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Kitchen Porter at Shrewsbury School to support chefs, maintain cleanliness, and ensure readiness of equipment for service.

You’ll help with breakfast, lunch, and supper for students, staff and visitors, uphold hygiene standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience in a busy catering environment.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Experience in catering or school setting desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitise all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, equipment, and food service items, ensuring they are clean and ready for use.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas.
• Check kitchen for cleanliness, safety.
• Help with the setup and clearing of dining areas.
• Engage positively with students and staff, promoting a welcoming dining atmosphere.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Assist with cleaning and organising fridges and freezers, and ensure food storage areas remain safe and hygienic.
• Crush and dispose of cardboard and packaging safely, keeping waste areas tidy and compliant with procedures.
• Follow all health and safety, fire, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations, using the correct chemicals at all times.
• Report accidents, near misses, and any equipment or chemical shortages promptly to the Chef or Supervisor.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

• Job Title: Kitchen Porter
• Location: Shrewsbury school, Kennedy road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7BA
• Rate of Pay: £12.81 per hour**
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (7:00am - 3:30pm or 11:30am - 8pm)
• Weekend on Weekend off

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Job Introduction

Do you take pride in keeping kitchens clean, safe, and running efficiently? Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter at Shrewsbury school and play a key role behind the scenes by maintaining cleanliness, supporting the chefs, and ensuring equipment and workspaces are ready for service. You’ll provide back of house support for our hospitality, breakfast, lunch, and supper for our students, staff & visitors and ensuring that our dining services continue to be a pillar of our school community. As well as maintain hygiene standards and contribute to a positive dining experience

What You’ll Do

• Wash and sanitise all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, equipment, and food service items, ensuring they are clean and ready for use.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas.
• Check kitchen for cleanliness, safety.
• Help with the setup and clearing of dining areas.
• Engage positively with students and staff, promoting a welcoming dining atmosphere.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Assist with cleaning and organising fridges and freezers, and ensure food storage areas remain safe and hygienic.
• Crush and dispose of cardboard and packaging safely, keeping waste areas tidy and compliant with procedures.
• Follow all health and safety, fire, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations, using the correct chemicals at all times.
• Report accidents, near misses, and any equipment or chemical shortages promptly to the Chef or Supervisor.

What You Bring

• A positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to keeping work environments clean, safe, and organised.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to support colleagues and follow instructions efficiently.
• The ability to work reliably under pressure while maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• A basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards one)
• An Enhanced DBS clearance is required and will be carried out.
• A proactive and dependable approach, with a willingness to learn, develop skills, and help improve kitchen operations.
• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment, particularly in a school or similar setting, is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo isn’t just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters. Here, you’re welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You’ll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you.

With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you’ll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.