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

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

Job summary

Join a diverse kitchen team at Wagamama as a Kitchen Porter in Woking. This full-time role offers opportunities for personal growth while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a supportive work environment focused on fresh food without microwaves.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Pension scheme and holiday

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences.
• Thrive in a lively environment, organized.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Experience

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter - Diverse Team Environment and Career Growth Opportunities (Hiring Immediately)

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

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 looking for 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, you'll be essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. You'll work with a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food preparation and dishwashing to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role allows you to develop key life skills, make friends, and contribute to delivering delicious food the Wagamama way.

Ideal candidates:

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences
• Have a passion for fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in a lively environment, organized, with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and seek personal growth opportunities

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 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 with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama:

We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.