kitchen porter - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading restaurant chain. This full-time role offers opportunities for personal growth, valuable life skills, and the chance to work in a diverse environment. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and various benefits while contributing to an exceptional dining experience.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for all.
• Enjoys lively environments and staying organized.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Assisting with food prep and dishwashing.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Kitchen Porter at wagamama, you'll be a vital part of our kitchen team, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and organization. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food prep and dishwashing. This role offers valuable life skills, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to make great friends while delivering delicious food the wagamama way.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for all
• Has a passion for fresh food; we don't use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoys lively environments, staying organized, and paying attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports others' growth

Wagamama offers:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus and exclusive wagamama events
• Recognition programs like our nationwide love above the door legend

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*100% of tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.