kitchen porter

wagamama ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay and tips share

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access

Pension and holiday benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

wagamama in Watford is hiring a part-time Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen. You’ll keep the kitchen clean, wash cookware, restock supplies and help with basic prep so the chefs can focus on bold flavours.

We value a passion for fresh food, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to grow with the team. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and quality ingredients.
• Willingness to grow into a kitchen team member.
• Enjoy fast-paced environments and stay organised.
• Positive attitude with commitment to training and development.

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.
• Assist with basic prep when needed.
• Follow health and safety standards to keep the team safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Team player

Basic prep

Job description

kitchen porter | part 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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