kitchen porter (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse restaurant chain as a Kitchen Porter, where individuality is celebrated. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to grow and contribute to a mission of nourishing from bowl to soul. Work alongside a talented team, develop key life skills, and enjoy flexible hours while delivering delicious food to guests. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about fresh food and exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences.
• Enjoy working with fresh food and thrive in a lively environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter | Full Time

Join wagamama, a vibrant and diverse restaurant chain with over 165 locations across the UK and Ireland, where we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and contribute to a mission to nourish 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. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll support food preparation and dishwashing, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. This position allows you to develop key life skills, make new friends, and deliver delicious wagamama food to our guests.

About You

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences
• Enjoy working with fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrives in a lively environment, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Promotes a positive, inclusive work environment and values personal growth and training opportunities

What We Offer

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free on-shift food 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)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus and wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide 'Love Above the Door' program

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

Inclusivity & Diversity

wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not considered wages; actual tips vary by restaurant.