Kitchen Porter

About the Role

At wagamama, food is the essence of our culture. We focus on preparing fresh dishes using quality ingredients, crafting every meal to order. As a Kitchen Porter, you form the essential support of our kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and smooth workflow so our chefs can focus on creating bold flavors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and readiness of the kitchen environment.
• Wash pots, pans, and cooking equipment to support uninterrupted meal preparation.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, alerting management when stocks run low.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as required.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety protocols to protect yourself and your colleagues.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a sincere enthusiasm for fresh food and quality culinary experiences.
• Keen to develop and advance within a kitchen team environment.
• Enjoy dynamic, busy workplaces while maintaining excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture and help empower team members through training and growth opportunities.

Benefits and Perks

• Inclusive culture supporting personal growth, wellbeing, and individuality.
• Receive biweekly remuneration along with a share of tips.
• Avail 50% discounts for friends and family.
• Enjoy complimentary meals during shifts.
• Benefit from early access to earned wages through a financial platform.
• Generous parental leave policies: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents.
• Access 30% discounts at affiliated restaurant brands such as Brunning & Price pubs and Barburrito.
• Fresh, clean uniforms provided for every shift.
• Additional advantages include pension scheme enrollment, holiday leave, training programs, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and recognition through long service awards.

Additional Information

Wagamama is proud to be recognized as a disability confident employer. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and identities to join our team.