kitchen porter - Dynamic team environment celebrating diversity (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a vibrant kitchen environment where your passion for fresh food and attention to detail will shine. As a kitchen porter, you'll play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and organization, supporting a talented team from over 100 nationalities. This position not only offers a chance to develop key life skills but also provides flexible hours, free meals during shifts, and numerous perks to enhance your work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to grow in an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and individuality, making every day exciting and fulfilling.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

New menu tastings

Company parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Essential role in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Support food prep and dishwashing to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a diverse team to provide excellent kitchen support.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for food preparation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Safety

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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kitchen porter - Dynamic team environment celebrating diversity (Hiring Immediately), hemel hempstead

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

kitchen porter | part time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers a great opportunity. With over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a kitchen porter at wagamama, you'll be essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support and assistance with food prep and dishwashing to keep operations smooth. This role will help you develop key life skills, make great friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Have a passion for fresh food, as we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and encourage growth through training

We'd love to hear from you

Wok’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 work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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 nationwide love above the door legend through our national program

Additionally, 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 guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages or considered part of salary.