Kitchen Porter

About the Role

At wagamama, food is at the heart of what we do. Our kitchens focus on fresh preparation, prioritizing high-quality ingredients and making dishes to order every time. As a kitchen porter, you play a crucial role in supporting the kitchen by keeping it clean, organized, and functioning efficiently, enabling the chefs to prepare bold and flavorful meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen at all times.
• Washing pots, pans, and kitchen tools to ensure cooking equipment is always available.
• Refilling cleaning supplies and alerting when stocks run low.
• Assisting with basic food preparation tasks when necessary.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures to protect yourself and colleagues.

Who You Are

• Passionate about fresh food and eager to be part of a kitchen team.
• Enjoy working in dynamic environments, staying organized, and paying close attention to detail.
• Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where you help others succeed through training and development.

Benefits and Perks

• Supportive culture that values personal growth, wellbeing, and individuality.
• Biweekly salary payments plus a share of tips.
• Half-price meals for friends and family.
• Complimentary meals during your shift.
• Early access to earned wages through the Wagestream program.
• Generous parental leave benefits: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• 30% discounts at affiliated brands such as Brunning & Price pubs and Barburrito.
• Provision of clean uniforms for every shift.
• Additional benefits including pension schemes, paid holidays, training opportunities, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and recognition for long service.

Additional Information

The company is proud to be a disability confident employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring everyone has a place at the team bench.