kitchen porter

wagamama; Street; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the UK is looking for a kitchen porter to support their kitchen team. The role requires a team player willing to learn without prior experience necessary. Responsibilities include maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness and assisting with food preparation. Competitive hourly pay along with several perks such as discounted food and a comprehensive training program are offered. Join a dynamic environment that celebrates individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

£11.44 per hour + £21.30 average tips

Free food allowance on every shift

Discounts for family and friends

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Dedicated training programme

Progression opportunities

Pension scheme + 28 days holiday

Access to wellness resources

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, training provided.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Great interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen staff during busy shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen area.
• Assist with food preparation as needed.

Skills

Team player

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Overview

the role for you perks + quirks

Perks

• £11.44 per hour + £21.30 average tips per week*
• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• dedicated 4-week training programme
• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
• pension scheme + 28 days holiday
• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

What we look for

we're looking for someone who is able to embody the wagamama way in all its forms. a great team player who can work well under pressure. you'll have good interpersonal skills, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. you don’t need experience to join us as a kitchen porter, we'll provide all the training you need

The wagamama way

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different be you, be wagamama