Kitchen Operations Support Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Kitchen Porter in Gloucester and play a vital role in our kitchen operations. This full-time position offers a vibrant work environment where you can grow and develop key life skills while enjoying delicious food. With benefits like biweekly pay, flexible hours, and a supportive team culture, this role is perfect for those passionate about fresh food and exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for everyone.
• Enjoys buzzing environments and staying organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Support food preparation and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Support Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Gloucester, 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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Kitchen Porter at Wagamama, you'll play a key role in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization in our kitchen. You'll work with a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support and assistance in food preparation and dishwashing to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role offers the opportunity to gain key life skills, make friends, and deliver delicious food the Wagamama way.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Has a genuine passion for fresh food (we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps)
• Enjoys buzzing environments, staying organized, and paying attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports personal growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide love above the door legend through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages and are not considered part of salary.