Kitchen Porter

About the Role

At Wagamama, food is at the heart of everything we do. Our kitchens focus on fresh ingredients and preparing dishes made to order every time. As a Kitchen Porter, you are essential to our kitchen's operation by ensuring cleanliness, organization, and smooth functioning that allows chefs to concentrate on creating bold flavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a spotless and organized kitchen environment ready for service
• Cleaning pots, pans, and kitchen equipment to support ongoing food preparation
• Ensuring cleaning supplies are replenished and alerting management when stocks are low
• Assisting occasionally with simple food preparation tasks as needed
• Strictly adhering to health and safety regulations to protect both yourself and your colleagues

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Possesses a sincere enthusiasm for fresh food
• Keen to develop and grow within the kitchen team
• Enjoys working in energetic settings, with strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Supports a positive and inclusive workplace culture by encouraging training and development opportunities for all

Benefits and Perks

• Supportive culture focused on employee growth, well-being, and individuality
• Paid every two weeks plus a share of tips
• 50% discount for friends and family
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Early access to earned wages through Wagestream
• Parental pay benefits including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% discount at affiliated brands within The Restaurant Group (such as Brunning & Price pubs, Barburrito, etc.)
• Fresh clean uniform provided for each shift
• Additional standard benefits including pension scheme, paid holidays, training programs, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym membership reductions, and awards for long-standing service

Additional Information

Wagamama is committed to being a disability confident employer. Regardless of your background or identity, you have a valued seat at our bench.