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

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; 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 role offers a chance to develop essential skills in a diverse environment, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly while enjoying benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

30% access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition awards

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences.
• Genuine interest in fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Support with food preparation and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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 both body and 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 with food preparation and dishwashing to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This role offers an opportunity to develop key life skills, make friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences
• Genuine interest in fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps used in our kitchens
• Enjoys a buzzing environment, staying organized, and has excellent attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports personal growth through training

What We Offer

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to share with 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
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 'love above the door' legend

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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