Kitchen Porter Days Full Time

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

Job summary

A global services leader in the United Kingdom seeks a kitchen assistant to maintain cleanliness and assist in food service at Royal Stoke Hospital. This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and extensive training opportunities. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, with no previous experience required. Benefits include a comprehensive employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed – just a team-first approach.

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

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn new skills

Job description

Job Introduction

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: Royal Stoke Hospital.

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 a team‑first approach.

What we offer

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment.
• Chance to make a difference every day.
• 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.

About Sodexo

Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve quality of life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We are an inclusive, disability‑confident employer that encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are a disability‑confident leader and run a disability‑confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities. Please click the link to read more about our inclusive culture.