Kitchen Porter - Kent

Sodexo; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is seeking a friendly and reliable Kitchen Porter to join their team in Ashford, United Kingdom. This part-time role involves maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, handling dining materials, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have prior kitchen experience, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff. Benefits include mental health support and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Mental health and well-being support

Employee Assistance Program

24-hour virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to support the wider team.
• Ability to grow and improve through training, coaching, and feedback.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to interact effectively with customers, clients, and colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all kitchen areas.
• Handle and clean all plates, cutlery, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH procedures.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Ability to improve

Job description

We're looking for a friendly and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our small but perfectly formed team, working alongside our Chef and Food Service Assistant. This is a part‑time position ideal for someone who enjoys supporting a close‑knit team, keeping the kitchen running smoothly, and helping to create a clean and welcoming environment for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all kitchen areas, equipment, and stores, ensuring timely and efficient cleaning.
• Handle, clean, and correctly store all plates, cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment, keeping everything ready for use.
• Follow all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH procedures, using equipment safely and reporting hazards, defects, or faulty items immediately.
• Keep accurate awareness of cleaning materials, minimise waste, and notify the manager when stock levels are low.
• Support the wider team by handling customer concerns appropriately, covering other areas when needed, and attending training to maintain standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to support the wider team
• Ability to grow and improve through training, coaching, and feedback
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to interact effectively with customers, clients, and colleagues at all levels

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and well‑being support.
• An Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work‑related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24‑hour virtual GP Service.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme offers great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their careers at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.