kitchen porter - Diverse Team Environment and Career Growth Opportunities (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a diverse team as a Kitchen Porter at Wagamama in Ipswich. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a supportive work environment. This role offers the chance to develop key life skills while ensuring a clean and organized kitchen for our guests.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension schemes

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and lively environments.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Support food prep and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

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Kitchen Porter - Diverse Team Environment and Career Growth Opportunities (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich

Client: Wagamama

Location:

Ipswich

Job Category: Other

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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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're on a mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Kitchen Porter at Wagamama, you'll play a vital role in our kitchen by keeping it clean, safe, and organized. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support and assistance to keep the kitchen running smoothly, including food prep and dishwashing. This role offers the opportunity to gain key life skills, make great friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Have a passion for fresh food (we don't use microwaves or heat lamps)
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

Wok’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 food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Fresh uniforms provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide Wagamama legend

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*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.