Kitchen Porter

About the Role

At wagamama, our kitchens thrive on fresh ingredients and made-to-order dishes. As a kitchen porter, you will be essential in maintaining cleanliness and organization to support the cooking team’s efficiency and help create bold flavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and readiness of the kitchen area at all times.
• Washing pots, pans, and kitchen equipment to ensure chefs have what they need.
• Replenishing cleaning supplies and alerting management when stock is low.
• Assisting with basic food preparation tasks when required.
• Adhering strictly to health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe workplace for all.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Genuine enthusiasm for fresh food and quality ingredients.
• Interest in progressing within the kitchen team.
• Enjoys dynamic, busy settings; highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace, supporting colleagues through training and personal growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Supportive culture emphasizing personal growth, wellbeing, and individuality.
• Biweekly salary payments including a share of tips.
• Discounts: 50% for friends and family; 30% off at associated brands including brunning & price pubs, barburrito, and more.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Access to early earned wage payments through Wagestream.
• Generous parental leave: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift.
• Additional benefits such as pension scheme, holidays, training programs, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Diversity and Inclusion

We proudly identify as a disability confident employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring everyone has a valued place at our team bench.