Kitchen Porter

40 hours per weekMonday to Friday | Alternating weekly shifts and early finish Fridays:Week 1: 7:00am – 3:15pmWeek 2: 12:00pm – 8:15pm£14.80 per hourEarly finish on Friday’s Free meals while on shiftOpportunities for career developmentApprenticeships and learning opportunitiesIncreased holiday allowance with length of servicePlus, our Sodexo employee benefits packageKitchen Porter | London, NW1 3FGPosition Type:1 x Full Time, Permanent1 x Full Time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)At Sodexo, you'll be part of a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality operation serving approximately 1,500 staff every day. You'll work alongside 4–5 other Kitchen Porters on the pot-wash line, keeping dishes, pots, pans and kitchen equipment moving through the wash-up operation, clearing food waste and keeping the area clean, safe and organised.With multiple food service areas operating throughout the day, there is a constant flow of equipment, crockery and food waste, particularly during busy breakfast and lunch services. You'll need to be comfortable working at pace and able to keep up with a busy, high-volume kitchen environment, particularly during breakfast and lunch service, ensuring the kitchen team always has the clean equipment they need to keep service running smoothly.All food is prepared and cooked fresh onsite, supporting a large culinary team across salad, poke bowl, soup, hot food, street food, pizza and carvery stations. Communication, teamwork and the ability to respond quickly when the pressure increases are key to succeeding in this role.What you'll doWork as part of a team of 4–5 Kitchen Porters on a busy pot-wash lineClean dishes, pots, pans, trays, utensils and other kitchen equipmentKeep the pot-wash operation moving efficiently during busy serviceClear food bins and manage kitchen waste throughout the dayKeep the pot-wash area clean, tidy and safeClean kitchen equipment, floors, production areas and other back-of-house areasSupport the kitchen team before, during and after serviceWork quickly and efficiently during high-volume breakfast and lunch servicesSupport with the smooth running of the kitchen during busy periodsAssist with receiving and storing deliveries when requiredFollow cleaning schedules and maintain required recordsFollow all food safety, hygiene, allergen, Health & Safety and COSHH proceduresIdentify hazards and report any damaged or faulty equipmentMaintain a professional standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchenSupport colleagues and move between areas when requiredAttend required training, meetings and team briefingsCarry out any other reasonable duties requested by management What you'll bringPrevious kitchen, catering, hospitality or high-volume service experience would be beneficialA strong work ethic and willingness to get stuck inGood communication and teamwork skillsAbility to follow instructions and work as part of a large kitchen teamGood understanding of kitchen cleanliness and hygieneKnowledge of HACCP and food safetyGood allergen awareness and understanding of the importance of preventing cross-contaminationGood time management and ability to prioritiseAbility to remain calm and productive under pressureFlexibility to support different areas when requiredAbility to work independently when requiredAbility to work in a hot, humid and physically demanding kitchen environmentA positive, reliable and professional attitudeWillingness to learn and develop Why Sodexo?Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you.Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platformAn extensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a 24-hour Virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts SchemeCompany pensionOpportunities for learning and developmentCycle to Work SchemeEnhanced family-friendly and leave policiesA little more about SodexoAt 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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and Forces Friendly employer.Ready to be part of something greater?Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.