kitchen porter (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Kitchen Porter at an established restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, where you'll support food preparation and dishwashing while honing key life skills. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible hours, free meals, and a chance to be part of a positive, inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about fresh food and providing exceptional experiences, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences and thrive in busy environments.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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Kitchen Porter (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is 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. You'll work with a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food prep and dishwashing, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. You'll gain key life skills, make friends, and help deliver delicious food the Wagamama way.

Ideal candidates:

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences
• Have a passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps used
• Thrive in busy environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours for side hustles
• Free shift meals from our menu + 50% off outside work
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide programme

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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