Kitchen Porter Days

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

Job summary

A global service provider in the United Kingdom is hiring a Kitchen Porter for their Royal Stoke Hospital location. The role asks for a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requiring no prior experience. Key responsibilities include cleaning kitchen equipment and assisting with food service. The position offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and a dynamic team environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the food service industry.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Full training

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed — just the right mindset and a team-first approach.
• Willingness to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, health & hygiene).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team-first approach

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

24.5 Hours / 4 on 4 off rolling rota / 0600-1330

£10.45 to £12.60 per hour

Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks

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:

• 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:

• 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 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.