kitchen porter

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Wagamama is hiring a part-time kitchen porter in Nottingham to keep the kitchen spotless, stocked, and running smoothly so chefs can cook bold flavours. This role suits someone who loves fresh food, thrives in a buzzing environment, and has sharp attention to detail, with the opportunity to grow into a kitchen team member. You’ll be the backbone, washing pots, restocking cleaning supplies, and assisting with basic prep while following health and safety standards. In return you’ll enjoy biweekly pay with tips, free meals on shift, a generous benefits package, and a culture that supports wellbeing and development. When applying, highlight reliability, willingness to learn, and commitment to teamwork and safety.

kitchen porter | part time 

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. as a kitchen porter, you’re the backbone of the kitchen - keeping everything clean, organised, and running smoothly so the team can focus on cooking up bold flavours 

what you’ll be doing  

• keeping the kitchen sparkling clean and ready for action 

• washing pots, pans and equipment so chefs can keep cooking 

• restocking cleaning supplies and flagging when we’re running low 

• jumping in to help with basic prep when needed 

• following health and safety standards to keep yourself and the team safe 

you’ll love this role if you...  

• have a genuine passion for fresh food 

• love the idea of growing into a kitchen team member 

• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail  

• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities 

what you’ll get  

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality  

• biweekly pay and a share of tips 

• 50% off for friends and family  

• free meals on shift 

• early access to earned pay with wagestream  

• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents  

• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more)  

• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift 

 
in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards    

apply today and take a seat at the bench 

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench