Culinary Team Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Kitchen Porter in Chester, where you'll support a vibrant kitchen team and ensure a clean environment. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a range of benefits while developing valuable skills in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and lively environments.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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Culinary Team Assistant (Hiring Immediately), Chester

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being wagamama. Whether you're starting your career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a kitchen porter at wagamama, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. You'll work alongside a talented team representing over 100 nationalities, providing support to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food prep and dishwashing. This role offers valuable life skills, opportunities for personal growth, and a chance to make great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Have a passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• Enjoy lively environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth through training and development

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed by the company.