Kitchen Porter - 3 Month FTC

Sodexo; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Full training provided

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Kitchen Porter at Homerton Hospital in London. You’ll support chefs to keep the kitchen running smoothly and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and pot wash areas.

No prior experience needed; a positive attitude and a team ethos are valued. The role offers exposure to a busy hospital kitchen with opportunities to learn about food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and respectful attitude toward colleagues.
• Ability to stay on feet and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn food safety, health and hygiene.
• No previous kitchen experience required, team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Keep workstations and kitchen equipment clean and sanitised.
• Wash and store pots, crockery, and utensils properly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pot wash area and machinery.
• Assist with food service, replenishment, and clearing stations.
• Help with stock deliveries and rotation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Professionalism

Willingness to learn

Job description

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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 Homerton 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:

• Keep workstations and kitchen equipment clean and sanitised.
• Wash and store pots, crockery, and utensils properly.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pot wash area and machinery.
• Assist with food service, replenishment, and clearing stations.
• Help with stock deliveries and rotation.

What you bring:

• A positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
• 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)
• No previous experience needed — just the right mindset and a team-first approach.

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

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.