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

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading restaurant chain. This full-time role offers a chance to learn essential skills while contributing to a dynamic and inclusive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and various benefits while working with a diverse team.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

New menu launch experiences

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for everyone.
• Has a passion for fresh food.
• Enjoys lively environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, be wagamama. 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 everyone 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. You will work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food preparation and dishwashing to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role offers an opportunity to gain key life skills, make great friends, and deliver delicious wagamama food to our guests.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Has a passion for fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoys lively environments, staying organized, and paying 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 your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 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 experience new menu launches first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wagamama legend through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training programs, 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 team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.