kitchen porter (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated kitchen porter to join their vibrant team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, where you'll support food preparation and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly. With a focus on fresh food and a commitment to inclusivity, you'll develop key life skills while making lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and fantastic perks like free meals and a supportive family-friendly policy. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

Family Friendly Policy

Clean Uniform Provided

New Menu Experiences

Wagamama Parties

Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional experiences.
• Ability to work in a buzzing kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Organizational Skills

Job description

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kitchen porter (Hiring Immediately), newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, 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 | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you. with over 165restaurants and growing in the uk + ireland, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul

the role |

as a kitchen porter at wagamama you'll play a key role in our kitchen, keeping our kitchen clean, safe + organised. you’ll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, to make sure they have the right support and help at just the right time to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food preparation and dishwashing. not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way

if you...

• would love to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• have a genuine passion for fresh food, we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

we'd love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• biweekly pay + share of the tips
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way