kitchen porter

wagamama ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay with tips

Friends & family 50% off

Free meals on shift

Earned pay via Wagestream

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay—

30% off at TRG brands

Uniform provided

Job summary

wagamama ltd in Ashford is seeking a dedicated kitchen porter for a full-time role. You’ll keep the kitchen sparkling, wash pots and pans, restock cleaning supplies, and assist with basic prep, all while following health and safety standards to protect you and the team.

This role offers biweekly pay with tips, 50% off for friends and family, free meals on shift, and early access to earned pay. wagamama supports growth, wellbeing and inclusivity, with uniforms provided for every shift.

Responsibilities

• keeping the kitchen sparkling clean and ready for action
• washing pots, pans and equipment so chefs can keep cooking
• restocking cleaning supplies and flagging when we’re running low
• jumping in to help with basic prep when needed
• following health and safety standards to keep yourself and the team safe

Job description

kitchen porter | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. as a kitchen porter, you’re the backbone of the kitchen - keeping everything clean, organised, and running smoothly so the team can focus on cooking up bold flavours

what you’ll be doing

• keeping the kitchen sparkling clean and ready for action

• washing pots, pans and equipment so chefs can keep cooking

• restocking cleaning supplies and flagging when we’re running low

• jumping in to help with basic prep when needed

• following health and safety standards to keep yourself and the team safe

you’ll love this role if you...

• have a genuine passion for fresh food

• love the idea of growing into a kitchen team member

• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail

• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality

• biweekly pay and a share of tips

• 50% off for friends and family

• free meals on shift

• early access to earned pay with wagestream

• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents

• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more)

• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift

in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench