Kitchen Porter

Job Introduction
As a **Kitchen Porter** at Sodexo **Restaurant** in **Royal Stoke University Hospital,** Newcastle-under-Lyme, you will play a vital role in guaranteeing our kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently, supporting the serving of our vibrant meals and ensuring that all work areas are clean and tidy. Your daily encounters with patients, staff and visitors can help lessen some of the stress that is often associated with hospitalisation. 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.

**What you’ll do**:

- Clean and sanitise equipment and workstations
- Ensure that pots, crookery, and utensils are properly washed and stored.
- Ensure pot wash area and machinery is kept clean
- Serve and replenish food from counters and steamtables and break down stations at the end of meal periods
- Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and replenishment

**What you bring**:

- Cheerful outlook, professionalism and respect for others
- Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Willing to learn new skills e.g., Health & Safety, Health & Hygiene, Food Safety
- Basic food-handling skills are desirable, but not essential, as long as you are willing to learn.
- No previous work experience required

**What we offer**:
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. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied

About The Company
About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build 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’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Package Description
- **40** hours per week
- **Working**: Monday - Friday 12:30 - 21:00
- **£7.02 - £10.90** per hour
- NHS Blue light card
- Discounted Stoke City Tickets
- Health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP
- Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)
- Company pension scheme by Legal and General
- Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
- Family leave options
- Full protective uniform supplied
- Training, development, and progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High Street retailers (Reward Hub)