Kitchen Porter

Sodexo; Tunstall; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Provided

Access to Blue Light Card

Sodexo Benefits

20 Days Holiday per Year + Bank Holyd

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Kitchen Porter at Royal Stoke Hospital. You will support chefs and ensure dishes are prepared and served to high standards in a busy hospital kitchen.

Working 24.5 hours per week with a 4 days on/4 days off pattern, you’ll be joining a team that values safety, teamwork and proactive service. Uniform and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude and respect for others.
• Strong communication and listening skills for customer care.
• Calm under pressure and emotionally resilient.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and quick to respond to change.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace.
• Reliable team player who can also use initiative.
• Able to stay on your feet in a fast-paced setting.
• Willing to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, hygiene).

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of kitchen porter duties in line with schedules and supervisor instructions.
• Comply with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality legislation and standards.
• Take responsibility for personal and team health & safety.
• Deliver ad hoc food and equipment items to wards and clinical areas.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to support catering service delivery.
• Complete daily records and documentation accurately and on time.
• Move food trolleys and equipment safely following procedures.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, infection control and ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Emotional resilience

Self-motivated

Health & Safety

Team player

Adaptable

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 24.5 Hours a Week / 4 days on 4 days off / 06:00 - 13:30
• £10.90 - £13.14 per hour
• Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday per Year + Bank Holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

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Job Introduction

A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexo as 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:

• Carry out a range of kitchen porter duties in line with schedules and supervisor instructions
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) legislation and standard
• Take responsibility for personal and team health & safety, ensuring no risk to others
• Deliver ad hoc food and equipment items to wards and clinical areas
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to support catering service delivery
• Complete daily records and documentation accurately and on time
• Move food trolleys and equipment safely, following procedures and escalation routes
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, infection control, and ensure equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and operational

What you bring:

• A positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
• Strong communication and listening skills with a focus on excellent customer care
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to respond quickly to change
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace
• A reliable team player who can also use initiative and work independently
• The ability to stay on your feet and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, health & hygiene)

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

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.

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