kitchen porter (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Kitchen Porter at a renowned restaurant chain, where your role is essential in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. This position offers the chance to work in a lively environment alongside a diverse team, providing support in food preparation and ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals. With flexible hours, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this role is perfect for anyone looking to start their career in the culinary world while making lasting friendships and developing key life skills.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunities for new menu trials

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• No formal education required, just a passion for food and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organization

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might 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 be a vital part of our kitchen team, maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support and assistance in food prep and dishwashing to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This role offers the chance to develop key life skills, make 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; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others’ growth

We'd love to hear from you

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before pay day with wagestream
• Flexible hours for your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide love above the door legend through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle to work, 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 and are left at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed by the company.