Kitchen Porter with food handling

Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a number of brand new opportunities due to growth in our Corporate Services segment. Sodexo is the 19th largest employer worldwide, operating in 80 countries and employing 427,000 employees worldwide, we are the leader in Quality of Life services. Sodexo is not only a growth company; it is also a people-oriented company that places quality of life of its 100 million consumers at the centre of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!

Are you looking for an opportunity that will enable you to utilise your skill set to the max?

Sodexo is looking for a Kitchen Porter with Food Handling responsibilities who is really passionate about providing fantastic service and producing amazing, tasty food to join our team in Swindon. The restaurant has just been refurbished and is a really wonderful modern place to work. It is also easily accessible based off junction 16 of the M4.

Role Responsibility

• To assist in all kitchen duties, food preparation, cleaning and customer service
• To accept, check, rotate and store all kitchen deliveries
• To clear all waste from kitchen area
• To undertake cleaning duties including pot washing and use of commercial dish washer
• To undertake all deliveries ensuring they are stored as per Company policies
• To undertake any additional task as directed by the Line Manager
• To undertake washing up and cleaning as required
• To assist in washing up and waste removal
• To serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times & use Epos till and cash up if required
• To complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, wastage and cleaning schedules etc
• To ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organised manner ensuring all food safety and health & safety policies and procedures are followed.
• To undertake training and comply with all Company policies and procedures
• To communicate to team and client staff in a polite, efficient manner
• To raise any issues to the Catering Manager in a timely manner.
• To listen and forward any customer suggestions or complaints to the Line Manager
• To undertake vending duties if required

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Experience in a food service environment
• Cleaning experience plus basic food preparation and cooking skills

Desirable

• Food Safety Certificate 
• Effective communicator to all levels
•  Flexible to cover nights and weekends if required

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.