Kitchen Porter Days Fixed Term

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

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team at Royal Stoke Hospital. This role requires a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, with no prior experience necessary. The Kitchen Porter will maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, assist with food service, and support chefs in delivering high-quality dishes. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits, including mental health resources and development opportunities.

Benefits

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Full training and protective uniform provided

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

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team-first approach

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.

Location: 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone, building 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 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, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring 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.