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

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Kitchen Porter, where your role is essential in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. This position offers a unique chance to work alongside a diverse group of individuals while developing key life skills. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive work environment that values individuality. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and various perks, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to grow and thrive in a dynamic culinary setting. Embrace the opportunity to nourish from bowl to soul!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences.
• Enjoy energetic environments and promote inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Support food preparation and dishwashing to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Porter | Full Time

Join our diverse and inclusive team at Wagamama in Nottingham!

We celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. Whether you are starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers a unique opportunity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a Kitchen Porter at Wagamama, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. You will work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food preparation and dishwashing to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This position allows you to develop key life skills, make great friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

About You

• Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences
• Genuine interest in fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy energetic environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment and support others’ growth

What’s In It For You

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals 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
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide program

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.

*Tips are paid directly to team members; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.