kitchen porter

wagamama ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay and tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay (wagestream

26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks halfpay

Discounts at TRG brands

Fresh uniform provided

Pension scheme

Holiday and training

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

wagamama ltd is seeking a kitchen porter for evenings and weekends to support a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll keep the space clean, assist with washing pots and equipment, and help with basic prep as needed.

A strong focus on health and safety will help you contribute to a safe, efficient team environment. You’ll thrive if you love fresh food, enjoy busy settings, stay organised, and pursue personal growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food.
• Willingness to grow into a kitchen team member.
• Thrives in buzzing environments with strong organisational skills.
• Fosters an inclusive, positive work environment and supports others’ growth.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen sparkling clean and ready for action.
• Wash pots, pans and equipment so chefs can cook.
• Restock cleaning supplies and flag when running low.
• Help with basic prep when needed and follow safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Team player

Health & Safety

Job description

kitchen porter | evenings and weekends

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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