kitchen porter

wagamama; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Tips share

Friends and family 50% off

Free meals on shift

Wagestream early access

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Training & development

Cycle to work

Discounts at TRG brands

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama in Manchester is looking for a kitchen porter to join our full-time team. You’ll be the backbone of the kitchen, keeping the space sparkling, washing pots and pans, restocking supplies and helping with basic prep so chefs can focus on bold flavours.

We offer biweekly pay, a share of tips, 50% off for friends and family, free meals on shift and early access to earned pay via Wagestream, plus a pension and holiday provisions in a supportive, inclusive environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations or hospitality environments preferred.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced food service setting.
• Attention to cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and organized and ready for action.
• Wash pots, pans and equipment so chefs can cook.
• Restock cleaning supplies and flag when running low.
• Assist with basic food prep when needed.
• Follow health and safety standards to keep 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

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