Kitchen Porter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kitchen Porters at Kanada-Ya
Permanent Contract, Flexible Hours, No Early Starts, Great work-life Balance
So, what’s our secret for having the best ramen in town? A combination of our hard-working team and the secret sauce hand-made in Japan by the man himself, Mr Kanada San.
We specialise in Tonkotsu ramen which consists of noodles, tonkotsu broth, our very special secret sauce imported from Japan, kikurage, spring onions, chashu pork belly and nori. If your mouth's watering, keep reading for the best bit – our pay and benefits!
What we offer & our benefits:
- Starting pay up to £26k p/a (depending on experience) OTE. Pay is every 2 weeks.
- Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after 1 year of service.
- Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app.
- CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards.
- Full uniform provided.
- Training and opportunities of career progression.
- Free team meals whilst on shift.
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
- Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- Legendary team parties.
- Optional pension scheme.
- Successful applicants will be paid for their trial shift.
Working on shift with us you will:
- Keep the kitchen clean and support the chefs with basic food preparation.
- Take pride in keeping the premises organised & clean.
- Work within the company’s food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
- Enjoy being part of a friendly & cooperative team.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Take an interest in Japanese food & culture.
Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities for progression.
To find out more about what we do, why don’t you visit our website www.kanada-ya.com. If you like what you see, then you know what to do!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Porter roles across Kanada-Ya's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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