Culinary Crew Member (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a renowned dining establishment, where individuality is celebrated. As a Culinary Crew Member, you'll play a crucial role in preparing and serving fresh dishes, all while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of benefits, including free meals during shifts and discounts for family and friends. This role not only offers a chance to develop key life skills but also to make lasting friendships. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a lively atmosphere where your contributions are valued.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Free On-Shift Food

50% Off for Friends and Family

Family-Friendly Policy

Uniform Provided

Early Access to New Menus

Wagamama Parties

National Recognition

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and serve fresh food with care.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food while ensuring quality.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse kitchen team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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Culinary Crew Member (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen team member | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers a chance to be part of our vibrant team. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a kitchen team member, you'll be essential in preparing and serving our fresh food with care, working alongside a talented, multicultural team. You'll gain key life skills and make great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal candidates:

• Love providing exceptional dishes
• Have a passion for fresh food (no microwaves or heat lamps used)
• Enjoy lively environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips (100% tips go to the team)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages.