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

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a diverse team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading restaurant chain in Leicester. This full-time role offers a vibrant work environment where you will maintain kitchen operations and support food preparation. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and various benefits while contributing to delivering delicious food with a focus on teamwork and personal growth.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus first

Recognition through nationwide program

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps.
• Thrives in a lively environment, organized, with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Support with food preparation and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Food

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Leicester

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a kitchen porter, 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 with food preparation and dishwashing, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You'll gain valuable life skills, make friends, and contribute to delivering delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal candidate:

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences
• Enjoy working with fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrives in a lively environment, organized, with keen attention to detail
• Values a positive, inclusive work environment and personal growth

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay plus share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 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 perks include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our team members; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.