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

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Maidstone is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain a clean and organized kitchen. This full-time role offers a vibrant work environment, opportunities for personal growth, and various perks including flexible hours and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Pension schemes

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences.
• Have a passion for fresh food.
• Thrive in a buzzing environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organized.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing.
• Support smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

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Kitchen Porter - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role: As a Kitchen Porter, you'll keep our kitchen clean, safe, and organized. You'll work with a talented team from over 100 nationalities, providing support to ensure smooth kitchen operations, assisting with food prep and dishwashing. This role offers valuable life skills, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to make great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

Ideal candidates:

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences
• Have a passion for fresh food (we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps)
• Thrive in a buzzing environment, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others’ growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• 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 of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programs

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama: We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.