Wok Kitchen Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse restaurant chain as a Kitchen Porter, where your role is vital in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. This position offers the chance to work with a talented team from over 100 nationalities, develop key life skills, and contribute to delivering delicious meals to guests. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a supportive work environment that values individuality and inclusivity. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and numerous perks, this role is perfect for those looking to thrive in a lively atmosphere while making new friends.

Benefits

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Flexible hours

Uniform provided

Pension schemes

Holiday entitlement

Cycle-to-work schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences.
• Enjoy working in lively environments and paying attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Support food preparation and dishwashing to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Porter | Evenings and Weekends

Join wagamama, a vibrant and diverse restaurant chain with over 165 locations across the UK and Ireland. We celebrate individuality and prioritize personality over perfection, fostering a unique work environment where you can grow and thrive.

The Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be an essential part of our kitchen team, maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization. You will work alongside a talented team representing over 100 nationalities, supporting food preparation and dishwashing to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role offers an opportunity to develop key life skills, make new friends, and contribute to delivering delicious wagamama meals to our guests.

About You

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences
• Enjoy working in lively environments and paying attention to detail
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and positive workplace

What We Offer

• Biweekly pay plus tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work to enjoy with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunities to try new menu items first
• Wagamama parties and events with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend

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

Equal Opportunity

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to inclusive employment practices.