Kitchen Porter

About the role

Wagamama’s kitchens focus on freshly prepared food, quality ingredients, and dishes made to order. In this role, you support the kitchen as the steady hand behind the scenes, helping the team stay clean, organised, and efficient so cooking can happen without interruption.

What you’ll do

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and ready-to-use kitchen environment.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen equipment so the chefs can keep service moving.
• Replenish cleaning materials and let the team know when supplies are running low.
• Help with simple food preparation tasks when support is needed.
• Follow health and safety procedures to protect yourself and your colleagues.

Who this role suits

This position is a good fit if you enjoy fresh food, want to develop into a wider kitchen team role, and feel comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced setting. Strong organisation and attention to detail are important, as is contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace where people are supported to grow through training and development.

What you’ll receive

• A workplace culture that values development, wellbeing, and individuality.
• Pay every two weeks, plus a share of tips.
• 50% discount for friends and family.
• Free meals while on shift.
• Early access to earned wages through Wagestream.
• 26 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for new parents.
• 30% discount across other TRG brands, including Brunning & Price pubs and Barburrito.
• Fresh, clean uniforms provided for every shift.
• Additional benefits including a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Additional information

Wagamama says it is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds and identities. Everyone is offered a place at the table.