“A Role That Fits Your Life - and Your Family”Pay: £12.21 per hourHours: 40 hours per weekWorking: Monday to Friday (07:00 - 15:00)Term Time? YesFree meal plus Sodexo benefitsCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | TravelineEquated pay(sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks, and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage.As a Kitchen Porter for Sodexo in Notting Hill Preparatory School, Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QQ, you will be a key part of the kitchen team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen, helping to maintain cleanliness, manage deliveries, and support the team during school events and functions. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, friendly environment while gaining valuable experience within a leading hospitality company.About Notting Hill Preparatory SchoolNotting Hill Prep (NHP) is a highly respected independent school catering to children aged 4 to 13. Known for its academic excellence and supportive atmosphere, NHP is an Advanced Accredited Thinking School, encouraging creative learning and personal development. With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant school community, it’s a fantastic place to be part of. While this job is with Sodexo, you’ll be working on-site at this prestigious school, supporting our catering operations.Our kitchen is based in the heart of Notting Hill, one of London's most iconic and lively areas. The school is close to Ladbroke Grove Station (Hammersmith & City Line), with excellent bus routes, including the 7, 23, and 52, making it an easy commute. The area is famous for Portobello Road Market, a fantastic selection of cafes, shops, and green spaces, making it a great place to work.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:Dishwashing & Cleaning: Ensure all kitchenware, utensils, and equipment are cleaned and properly stored throughout the day. Maintain a high standard of hygiene during and after the single lunchtime service.Lunchtime Service Support: Assist the kitchen team by keeping workstations tidy, disposing of waste, and ensuring smooth operations during the busy lunchtime period.End-of-Service Clean Down: Clear and clean the kitchen and serving areas after lunchtime, ensuring everything is reset for the next day.Stock & Deliveries:Receive, check, and correctly store deliveries, following stock rotation procedures to maintain freshness and food safety.General Kitchen Maintenance: Ensure surfaces, floors, and storage areas are kept clean and meet food hygiene standards throughout the day.Event Support: Help set up, manage, and clear down catering equipment (such as glassware, crockery, and service stations) for school events, meetings, and special functions.Compliance & Safety: Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations to ensure a safe working environment.What You Bring:Experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential—we will provide training!A hardworking, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.Ability to lift and carry stock, as well as stand for extended periods.Good time management and a strong work ethic.Flexibility to assist with occasional evening or weekend events.What We Offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.A flexible and dynamic work environment.Competitive compensation.Full training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
