Restaurant Team Member

Stratford Restaurant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £12.71

Service Charge

Team socials

Pasta tastings

Free Pasta Evangelists products

Referral bonus

Cycle to work

Development opportunities

Job summary

Pasta Evangelists is hiring at WESTFIELD STRATFORD to support the launch and ongoing operations of our restaurants. As a Kitchen Porter, you will help prepare and plate fresh pasta dishes, handle dine-in and delivery orders, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will follow our recipes and health & safety guidelines, work evenings and weekends, and contribute to a vibrant, fast-paced team. We offer an hourly rate of £12.71, service charge, team socials, pasta tastings, and

Qualifications

• Passion for Italian cuisine.
• Prior kitchen porter or back-of-house experience is a plus.
• Understand food hygiene and safety practices.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable and able to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate fresh pasta dishes to high standards.
• Prepare orders for dine-in and delivery promptly.
• Follow recipes and techniques to meet standards.
• Prepare and portion ingredients, sauces, and pasta.
• Maintain health and safety and keep the workplace clean.
• Stock and organize storage areas and fridges.
• Wash pots, pans, utensils and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and report issues.
• Work quickly to support service.
• Participate in team meetings and training.
• Support colleagues during busy times.

Skills

Reliability

Hardworking

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible scheduling

Food safety awareness

Job description

Brand New Opening in WESTFIELD STRATFORD!

Start date, TBC!

Pasta Evangelists was born nine years ago out of a desire to become the authority in fresh pasta. We’re on a mission to reimagine and elevate pasta as a category, which is worth a staggering £3.8bn yet has seen little innovation for decades.

Since launching our original fresh pasta recipe kit service in 2016, we have built a cult following of British pasta lovers – our Evangelists – who are passionate about discovering the breadth and variety of pasta, as well as the irresistible stories behind it.

Today, Pasta Evangelists is backed by Barilla (the world’s biggest pasta company) and is proud to be the UK’s biggest pasta brand by revenues, as well as one of the UK’s fastest-growing startups. As well as on our website, our recipe kits are available to purchase from major online retailers such as Ocado.

Building on this success, we are now disrupting Britain’s pizza-centric Italian dining scene by launching our very own Pasta Evangelists restaurants, as well as our high-end Harrods Pasta Bar and our store at Manchester Airport. These are not just Italian eateries – they are vibrant destinations where guests can experience the extraordinary diversity of pasta, alongside exceptional service, bold creativity, and a true passion for great food. Guests can enjoy a delicious meal and take part in our popular pasta-making classes at our restaurants in Chiswick, Richmond, Greenwich, Farringdon, Guildford, New Oxford Street and Queensway.

At the same time, we continue to expand our fresh pasta takeaway concept, available on pastaevangelists.com and through major delivery platforms such as Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat. With more than 40 kitchens now operating across the UK, including in Scotland and Wales, we are growing our footprint rapidly and bringing fresh pasta to more customers every day.

Our state-of-the-art Pastificio in Acton, West London – the largest in the UK – enables us to produce a wide range of artisanal pasta and sauces, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this beloved category.

Looking ahead, our key focus is on opening more restaurants and creating unique spaces that celebrate pasta in all its shapes, offering something far beyond the traditional Italian experience.

Given our ambitions, we are looking for exceptional professionals to lead our business through this next exciting chapter of growth.

Opening hours: from 10.00am to 2.00am from Monday to Sunday

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• Prepare & plate our fresh pasta dishes (and other edible delights) to our high standards that will delight our guests.
• Prepare orders for dine-in and delivery swiftly and accurately, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for every guest.
• Follow our treasured recipes and techniques to ensure every dish meets our high standards.
• Help prepare and portion fresh ingredients, sauces, and pasta according to the guidelines.
• We take health and safety seriously, because nothing ruins a great day at work like a trip hazard or a missing spatula. You'll play your part in keeping our workplace safe, clean, and compliant, so everyone goes home happy!
• Stock and organise storage areas and fridges to ensure smooth kitchen operation.
• Wash pots, pans, utensils and other kitchen equipment efficiently.
• Keep an eye on our ingredient supplies and let the shift manager know if we're running low on anything essential.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and tools, ensuring they are in excellent condition and report any issues to the manager on duty.
• Follow all food and health and safety guidelines to keep both customers and colleagues safe.
• Work quickly and efficiently to support service — the kitchen relies on your pace and attention to detail.
• Take part in team meetings and training sessions, bringing your ideas and enthusiasm.
• Support your colleagues, especially during busy times, and be willing to take on additional tasks as required.

Who are you:

• Prior experience as a kitchen porter, back of house team member, or similar is a plus, but a passion for Italian cuisine is what truly matters.
• You’re reliable, hardworking, and love being part of a busy, dynamic kitchen environment.
• You understand (and care about) food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• You work well under pressure and can juggle multiple tasks calmly.
• You’re flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• You have strong attention to detail and pride in doing things properly.
• You’re a team player who's always happy to help.
• Bonus point! Any experience in coffee, wine, and pasta would be advantageous, but it's your zest for life that we are looking for.
• … If you dream in pasta shapes, you're in the right place.

What we can offer:

• An hourly rate of £12.71
• Service Charge
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral bonus Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Development Opportunities - you can grow inside the business.