kitchen porter (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their vibrant team. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop essential life skills while working in a lively kitchen environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety, assisting with food prep, and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive atmosphere that fosters growth and inclusivity. Join a diverse team and contribute to creating exceptional dining experiences for guests, all while embracing the company's values of individuality and community.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Desire to provide exceptional experiences for everyone.
• Ability to stay organized in a lively kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organization

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

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Bradford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be 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'll play a vital role in our kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization. You'll work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, providing support to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food prep and dishwashing. This role offers valuable life skills and the chance to make great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

Ideal candidates:

• Want to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Have a passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth through training and development

What we offer:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (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 program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.