Kitchen Porter - Galway

About the role

Full Time

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday

€14.85 per hour

Opportunities for career development

Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Kitchen Porter

University of Galway

This role delivers in more ways than one

We're passionate about cooking up exceptional service for students, colleagues and visitors across the University of Galway campus, and we know that a clean and efficient kitchen is the key to making that possible. An energetic and proactive team player, you'll be the backbone of our catering services, helping to keep our kitchens running smoothly every day.

Join a team that values you for being you. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

What you'll do

• Keep all kitchen areas, equipment, crockery and utensils clean, tidy and well-organised
• Help chefs check, accept and correctly store incoming deliveries
• Dispose of kitchen waste and recyclables safely and responsibly
• Assist chefs with food preparation tasks when required
• Support the smooth running of kitchen operations during busy service periods
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times
• Work closely with the kitchen team and support colleagues where needed

What you'll bring

• We provide full training, but previous kitchen or hospitality experience is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• A good eye for cleanliness and hygiene
• A team-first attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive approach to work
• The ability to follow procedures and work safely
• Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity.
• Why Sodexo?
• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
• Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
• Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
• Thrive in your own way.
• We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support

An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit

Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies