Kitchen Porter Catering Assistant

Sodexo Group; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team at North Devon District Hospital. This role involves maintaining a clean kitchen, assisting chefs, and ensuring timely food service. Ideal candidates should have kitchen experience and a positive attitude towards teamwork. Competitive hourly pay and benefits such as discounted meals and a retirement plan are offered.

Benefits

Discounted Meals

Discounted Bus Travel

Pension

Blue Light

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Full training provided

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, health & hygiene).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep workstations and kitchen equipment clean and sanitised.
• Assist with food service, replenishment, and clearing stations.
• Help with stock deliveries and rotation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Team-first approach

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 15hrs pw 2/7 shifts between 6am and 7pm
• £12.36 per hour
• Discounted Meals, Discounted Bus Travel, Pension, Blue Light
• Location is North Devon District Hospital

Please take the time to read the attached job description.

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 for Sodexo at North Devon District 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).
• Kitchen experience preferred — plus 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.

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 to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse 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 ensuring disabled people have the chance to fulfill 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.