Kitchen Porter- days

Overview

Job Description: Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Location: Royal Stoke Hospital. Hours: 26.25 hours per week (4 on, 4 off, 2pm - 10pm). Pay: £10.90 - £13.14 per hour. Uniform provided. Access to Blue Light Card. Sodexo Benefits. 20 Days Holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive pay.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Flexible working and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We are a disability confident leader employer and run a disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.