Job overview
We are looking to employ a new kitchen porter to join our existing team at Winchester hospital. The role will involve 4 main aspects: Delivering meal trolleys to wards, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, supporting catering assistants with production of patient meals and supporting staff in the restaurant as required.
Main duties of the job
More specifically the role will require the following:
To assist with the efficient operation of catering services provided to patients, staff and visitors to the Catering Services Department at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. To support the Kitchen Manager and kitchen staff in the provision of all catering services. General duties in the kitchen, plated meals area, restaurant and pot wash areas.
To maintain all kitchen areas to the standard of cleanliness required which meets all food hygiene regulations.
The role will entail working a 35 hours week, on various 7 hour shifts (with a 30 minute or 1 hour break) including up to 3 weekends in 4. Shift times vary, the earliest starting 06.30, the latest ending at 20.00.
The role will give the successful candidate opportunities to progress and to develop themselves professionally.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the Job Description document attached. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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This advert is for Kitchen Porter with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata (based on 37.5 hours). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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