Job Details
- 38.5 Hours a Week / 4 on 4 off / 06:00 - 18:00
- £10.90 - £13.14 per hour
- Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
- 20 Days Holiday per Year + Bank Holidays
- Location: Royal Stoke Hospital
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Job Introduction
A role that keeps you moving – join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter. 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.
What You’ll Do
- Carry out a range of kitchen porter duties in line with schedules and supervisor instructions
- Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) legislation and standards
- Take responsibility for personal and team health & safety, ensuring no risk to others
- Deliver ad‑hoc food and equipment items to wards and clinical areas
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to support catering service delivery
- Complete daily records and documentation accurately and on time
- Move food trolleys and equipment safely, following procedures and escalation routes
- Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, infection control, and ensure equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and operational
What You Bring
- A positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
- Strong communication and listening skills with a focus on excellent customer care
- Emotionally resilient with the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to respond quickly to change
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace
- A reliable team player who can also use initiative and work independently
- 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)
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
