kitchen porter

wagamama ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Tips shared

Friends & family discount

Free meals on shift

Wagestream access

Parental pay

Brand discounts

Uniform provided

Pension

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama ltd in Poole is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen by keeping surfaces clean, washing pots and pans, restocking supplies and assisting with basic prep. You’ll work with our team in a fast-paced, buzzing environment that values attention to detail and teamwork.

You’ll be part of a supportive group with opportunities for growth, training, and flexible benefits, including shift meals and colleague discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and ready for action.
• Wash pots, pans and equipment for chefs.
• Restock cleaning supplies when low.
• Assist with basic prep when needed.
• Follow health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organised

Health and safety awareness

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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