KITCHEN PORTER

• wherematsudai ramen, grangetown and matsudai at home, taffs well
• pay£12.71 an hour. at the restaurant you also receive tronc, which has averaged £3.67 an hour over the last six months
• hoursto be agreed with the successful candidate
• contractsix-month fixed term, with the option to extend if business allows

matsudai are wales’ first and only purveyors of proper, no-corners-cut ramen. matsudai ramen is a 45-seat ramen shop in grangetown, cardiff, with a busy open kitchen. matsudai at home is our production kitchen and hq in taffs well, where we make and ship hundreds of ramen kits a week all over the uk. in both places you will be working with a small, talented team.

“probably the best ramen in the whole UK.” - tim anderson

there is more about us, and about what it is like to work here, on our careers page.

the role

the kitchen porter is essential to the smooth running of our kitchens. they support the kitchen teams by leading on cleanliness, organisation and high standards of hygiene. this role needs the flexibility to work across both sites.

we pride ourselves on a sustainable, constructive and respectful kitchen culture.

what you would be doing

• cleaning crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and utensils, using our dishwasher
• carrying out opening, closing and cleaning checklists: sanitising work surfaces, fridges, equipment, sinks and walls, and sweeping and mopping floors
• waste management - emptying bins and managing recycling
• organising and putting away deliveries
• replenishing stock for chefs during busy services
• supporting with basic food preparation or packing as required, including peeling eggs, washing or chopping vegetables
• understanding and working strictly within our food safety controls
• contributing towards a collaborative and supportive kitchen with high standards

about you

this role will suit someone who enjoys working as part of a small team, is hard-working, has excellent attention to detail and brings a positive attitude to work each day. you will know how to prioritise and manage your time, be a good communicator, and feel comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen. you will need to be 18 or older for this role.

essential

• an organised approach to your work, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work diligently to schedule
• reliability
• the ability to work well in a team

nice to have

• experience in a professional kitchen
• up to date knowledge of food hygiene standards (we can offer this training)

pay and benefits

• £12.71 an hour. at the restaurant, tips are paid via tronc, which has averaged £3.67 an hour over the last six months
• hours a week to be agreed with the successful candidate
• a six-month fixed-term contract, with the option of extension if business allows
• paid holiday accrued at 12.07% of hours worked, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• fully funded training, depending on your skills, experience and needs

how to apply

send your cv and a short message about yourself and why you would suit the role to mawgaine@matsudai.co.uk.

• the first step is a phone call
• then we will invite candidates to a paid trial shift