Kitchen Porter - Reading, Berkshire
Aramark
£12.00 per hour
Reading, Berkshire
Full time, permanent
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About Aramark
Aramark is a facilities, food and uniform service provider. They work with hospitals, universities, schools and stadiums.
Job description from Aramark
Kitchen Porter - Reading, Berkshire
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Your Aramark journey starts here!
Do you love to create meals that put smiles on faces?
Are you a great team player and fancy a role that’s mainly Monday – Friday and frees up your weekends?
We are currently recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join our team at Technology Centre, Whitchurch Hill, Pangbourne, RG8 7QR
Perks of the job
- £12 per hour
- Full time – 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Shifts 8.15am – 3.45pm
- Free meals on duty
- Free use of on-site gym
- Free site bus to and from Reading Station
- Uniform provided
- Pension contribution and life assurance
- Cycle 2 Work scheme / Refer a friend scheme
- Love2Shop discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop!
- You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
- As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided.
What you'll be doing
- Maintain the cleanliness of the dishwash and surrounding areas within the site.
- Carrying out all washing up duties for a busy kitchen and restaurant
- Cleaning and sterilizing counter tops, walls and sinks
- Ensuring the dining room tables are cleared and cleaned daily
- Assisting with basic food preparation if required
- Cleaning the dining areas
- Assisting with daily and weekly deep cleans
- Assisting with deliveries and organizing them in the correct storage areas
- Removing waste from waste containers and disposing of them in the correct external bins
- Providing assistance to front of house and kitchen staff as required
Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Customer focused and a good communicator
- Excellent team player
- DBS check will be required
Map
Reading, Berkshire
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Aramark pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Aramark pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
40% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do Aramark pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Aramark pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and October 2024.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Aramark get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Aramark pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
82% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Aramark do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
34% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Aramark?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 65% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 18% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 4% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Aramark worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
84% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Aramark workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
37% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Aramark workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Aramark?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
72% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Aramark managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
74% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Aramark?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Aramark job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
84% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Aramark good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Aramark feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Aramark get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
44% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Aramark?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Aramark enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Aramark recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
68% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Aramark?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Aramark?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Aramark head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
93% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Aramark is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
77% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Aramark employees say about their job
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Best thing
Learned lots of skills
Worst thing
Don't get paid for department coordinator duties, document control, credit card responsibilities, etc
Aramark Employee, September 2024
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Best thing
I love it just need more pay xx
Worst thing
Going from one kitchen to another to get the things that are not actually there
Aramark Nursery chef, August 2024
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