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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading restaurant chain in Wakefield. This full-time role offers a vibrant work environment, opportunities for personal growth, and a chance to develop key life skills while working with a diverse team. Enjoy benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and recognition programs.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a lively environment.
• Experience in food preparation and dishwashing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we aim to nourish everyone 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 with a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support and assistance to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, including food prep and dishwashing. This role offers you the chance to gain key life skills while making great friends and ensuring 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 in our kitchens
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

We'd love to hear from you

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—anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a wagamama legend through our national recognition program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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, are at the guest's discretion, are not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.