Kitchen Porter Days Fixed Term

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK seeks a Kitchen Porter for a dynamic role at Royal Stoke Hospital. In this position, you will ensure cleanliness in the kitchen, assist with food service, and contribute positively to a team environment. No prior experience is necessary, making it an excellent opportunity to learn new skills. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits including mental health resources, employee assistance programs, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Parking

Meals

Uniform

Blue Light Card

Mental health resources

Flexible working

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed — just the right mindset and a team-first approach.
• Must have a positive attitude and professionalism.
• Ability to stay on feet while working.

Responsibilities

• Keep workstations and kitchen equipment clean and sanitized.
• Wash and store pots, crockery, and utensils properly.
• Assist with food service, replenishment, and clearing stations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 38.5 Hours / 4 on 4 off rolling rota / 0600-1800
• £10.45 to £12.60 per hour
• Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks
• Holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

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:

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 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.