Contract: Healthcare
Location: Reading, RG30 4EJ
Hours of work: 37.5
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 15:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £12.92
Do you want to join a fantastic catering team? Are you passionate about creating great food and delivering the best service?
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our catering team and provide a high-quality support service within our kitchen and catering operations.
This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the catering service through the safe movement of food, equipment, documentation, and supplies.
You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within kitchens and associated catering areas, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures, food safety standards, and health & safety requirements.
The Role
- Provide an efficient and professional catering porter service.
- Assist with the safe movement of food, equipment, supplies, and documentation throughout the site.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within kitchen and catering areas.
- Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, work surfaces, floors, and associated catering facilities.
- Support the catering team in maintaining a safe working environment.
- Follow food hygiene, health & safety, and infection control procedures at all times.
- Respond promptly and effectively to operational requirements.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of catering services in both patient and non-patient environments where applicable.
About You
- Enthusiastic and positive approach to work.
- Previous experience in a catering, kitchen porter, or hospitality environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Reliable, flexible, and hardworking approach.
- Good physical ability, including the ability to lift and move equipment safely.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
