Kitchen Porter

Sodexo Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter at Royal Stoke Hospital and be part of a dynamic team that enhances patient experiences. You will ensure kitchen operations run smoothly by communicating effectively and supporting food service demands. It's a role where you can grow and belong, making a difference every day.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform provided

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Flexible and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs and keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Complete food documentation and follow procedures.

Skills

Emotional Resilience

Understanding of Customer Care

Communication Skills

Adaptable

Understanding of Health and Safety

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexoas a Kitchen Porter

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As a Kitchen Porter at Sodexo, Royal Stoke Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard .

If this is, YOU join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

Communicate effectively with colleagues about job duties and catering service

Complete daily documentation as scheduled

Push and pull trolleys with food provisions and equipment

Follow procedures and standards; refer issues to supervisor as needed

Ensure food production equipment is functional and perform routine cleaning and maintenance

What you bring:

• Emotional Resilience
• Understanding of Customer Care
• Ability to listen and have good communication skills
• Adaptable and self-motivated
• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be able to work as part of a team
• To act on their own initiative and adapt quickly to change

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.