Kitchen Porter

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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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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

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.