WSH Group
Kitchen Porter - HPC
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Company Description
South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet
Full Time: 39 hours per week
Salary: £14.57 per hour
Location: Hinkley Point C
Closing Date: 26/07/2026
Interviews: week commencing 27/07/2026
Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.
At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:
Togetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
Nurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
Pride - “We can and we will”
Planet - “We’re part of a bigger picture”
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- To assist Chef’s in the preparation and cooking of food if required
- To clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
- Take delivery of stock including food/provision, checking and accounting for such items.
- Act as Banksman, and other such job specific operations as required.
- To support cleaning, periodic cleaning and deep cleaning as required.
- Clean ancillary equipment to support catering operation, including but not limited to – Trailers, Vehicles, Plant and Machinery.
- To ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
- To ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.
- To carry out tasks in the most efficient manner.
- To participate as a HACCP Team member if required
- To ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site.
- To ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
- Where relevant, carry out activities required by the accredited FSQMS i.e. cleaning schedule
- To receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with the company systems/procedures.
- Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Unit Manager/Chef Manager.
- Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.
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Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values:
Togetherness
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Be supportive of colleagues
Nurture
- Keen to learn on the job
- Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
Pride
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Able to work independently
- Have a can-do approach
Planet
- Hygienic approach and manner
- Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices
Qualifications
- Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
- Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
- First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
Additional Information
Employee Benefits Menu
At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:
Generous Time Off
- Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (30 days including bank holidays)
Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
- Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
Life Assurance
- Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
Cycle Scheme
- Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!
Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits
- When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
Free Food and Drink on Shift
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- Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders
- Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options
Christmas Shutdown
- Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)
Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
Access to Occupational Health
- As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services
Refer a Friend Scheme
- Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you
- Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues
Long Service Awards
- Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries
Annual Team Awards
- Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!
This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.
Pre-Employment Screening
Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.
They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time
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