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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter at wagamama. This full-time role offers the chance to develop key life skills while ensuring a clean and organized kitchen. Enjoy great benefits, including flexible hours and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday with wagestream

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition through nationwide programme

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and providing exceptional experiences.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and dishwashing.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

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12.05.2025

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Kitchen Porter | Full time

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

The role:

As a kitchen porter at wagamama, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. 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 key life skills, great friendships, and the satisfaction of serving delicious food the wagamama way.

We’re 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 a buzzing environment, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports others’ growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before pay day with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide programme

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 to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are left at guests’ discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.