Kitchen Porter

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

Job summary

A leading food services company in Yarm is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team at a school. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen, ensuring all utensils and equipment are washed. This role doesn't require previous experience and offers opportunities for training and professional growth with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Opportunities for growth and training

Volunteering Opportunities

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Basic food-handling skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Wash all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of working areas.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Basic food-handling skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Ability to work standing for long periods

Job description

“A Role That Fits Your Life - and Your Family”

Overview

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Working: 5 days out of 7 (11am - 2.30pm)

Term Time? Yes

Uniform and safety shoes provided / on site parking

Location: Yarm School, The Friarage Yarm TS15 9EJ

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Equated pay (spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks, and holiday pay spread over 12 months. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage.

As a Kitchen Porter for Sodexo in Yarm School, The Friarage Yarm TS15 9EJ, you will be a key part of the kitchen team. You’ll be mainly based in the pot wash area at lunchtime, using the dishwasher within the kitchen and food & beverage preparation areas. Your cheerful, can-do attitude will make you a major part of everyone’s everyday experience.

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

• Wash all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and equipment, as well as food service equipment.

• Ensure the following are kept clean and tidy to a very high standard:

  • Floors & Walls
  • Bins – inside and out
  • Crushing and disposal of cardboard and boxes
  • Fridges & Freezers (with assistance from chefs)
  • Delivery areas
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of working areas.
• Adhere to all health and safety, fire, hygiene, and COSHH regulations governing your work, ensuring the correct chemicals/detergents are always used.
• Report all accidents (and near misses) to the Chef.
• Report any shortages in equipment or chemicals to the Supervisor.

What You Bring

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• Ability to lift heavy items and work in a standing position for long periods (up to 8 hours).
• No previous work experience required.

What We Offer

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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.