Job Introduction
Kitchen Assistant
Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Shenfield Road, CM15 8EH
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
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£10.85 - £12.71 per hour (age dependent) + Sodexo Benefits
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15 hours per week
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shift pattern: 2 days out of 7 | Saturday and Sunday
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shift times: 7 am - 3 pm OR 10 am - 6 pm
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Parking available on site / Uniform provided
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Job Introduction
A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter
Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As a Kitchen Porter with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Brentwood 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.
If this is, YOU 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:
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Support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen by assisting chefs and the wider catering team.
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Prepare basic food items and ingredients following recipes, portion guidelines, and food safety procedures.
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Wash dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
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Ensure all food preparation and storage areas meet food hygiene, health and safety, and infection prevention standards.
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Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and replenishing stock to minimise waste and maintain availability.
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Help prepare and assemble patient meal trays accurately, ensuring dietary requirements and allergies are followed.
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Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, equipment, and dining service areas throughout each shift.
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Complete cleaning schedules and report any equipment faults or health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
What you bring:
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Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or food service environment is beneficial, although full training will be provided.
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A good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
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The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while following instructions carefully.
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a positive and flexible approach to supporting colleagues.
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Strong attention to detail, particularly when preparing food, handling dietary requirements, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
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Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
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A reliable, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute to delivering an excellent catering service
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
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Mental health and wellbeing resources
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Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
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Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
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Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
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Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
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Retirement savings plan and life insurance
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Full training and protective uniform provided.
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Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
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Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
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Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
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Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
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 are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly 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.
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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
