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

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a diverse team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading restaurant chain. This full-time role offers a vibrant work environment, opportunities for personal growth, and a chance to develop essential life skills while ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. Enjoy benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and recognition programs.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences for others.
• Thrive in a lively environment and stay organized.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: york

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 offers a fantastic opportunity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're committed to nourishing everyone from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a kitchen porter at wagamama, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food prep and dishwashing, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. This role helps you develop key life skills, make new friends, and deliver delicious food the wagamama way.

About You:

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences for others
• Have a passion for fresh food; we don't use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in a lively environment, stay organized, and pay attention to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth through training and development

What’s in it for You:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side interests
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading 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 'Love Above the Door' program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion; 100% go to our teams. Tips are not guaranteed wages and vary by restaurant.