Culinary Team Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading restaurant in Guildford. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop valuable skills while contributing to a positive guest experience. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + tips

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus first

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences.
• Enjoy working with fresh food.
• Thrives in a lively environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Support with food prep and dishwashing.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

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Culinary Team Assistant (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client: wagamama

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're on a mission to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Kitchen Porter, you'll be vital in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. You'll work with a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food prep and dishwashing, ensuring smooth kitchen operations, and helping deliver delicious wagamama food to our guests. This role offers valuable life skills and the chance to make great friends while contributing to a positive guest experience.

About You:

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences
• Enjoy working with fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrives in a lively environment, organized, with excellent attention to detail
• Values a positive, inclusive work environment and personal growth

What’s in it for You:

• Biweekly pay + tips
• Early access to earnings via wagestream
• Flexible hours for your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu + 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our national programme

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.