kitchen porter - Diverse and Inclusive Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their diverse and inclusive team in Cardiff. This full-time role offers a vibrant kitchen environment where you can develop key life skills while ensuring cleanliness and organization. You'll work alongside a talented team from various backgrounds, providing essential support in food preparation and dishwashing. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of benefits, including free meals and generous family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about fresh food and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Biweekly pay plus tips

Flexible hours

Fresh uniform for each shift

Pension scheme

Holiday pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Looking for someone who enjoys a buzzing environment and has excellent attention to detail.
• Must have a genuine passion for fresh food and support others' growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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kitchen porter - Diverse and Inclusive Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client: wagamama

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being 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, we aim to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a kitchen porter at wagamama, you'll play a vital role in our kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization. You'll work alongside a talented team from over 100 nationalities, providing support and help to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food prep and dishwashing. This role offers key life skills, opportunities for personal growth, and a chance to make great friends while ensuring our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Has a genuine passion for fresh food; we don't use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoys a buzzing environment, staying organized, and has excellent attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports others' growth through training and development

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• 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
• Opportunity to be the first to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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.

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