Culinary Team Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a Culinary Team Assistant at a leading restaurant in Basildon. This role offers a chance to develop key life skills while working in a vibrant environment. Enjoy biweekly pay, flexible hours, and various benefits, including free meals and discounts. Be part of a diverse team and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + tips

Access to earnings via wagestream

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences.
• Thrive in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Job Title: Culinary Team Assistant (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | 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 great opportunity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Kitchen Porter at wagamama, you'll be essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. You'll support our talented team of over 100 nationalities, assisting with food prep and dishwashing, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. This role helps you develop key life skills, make friends, and deliver delicious wagamama food to our guests.

Ideal Candidates:

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences
• Have a passion for fresh food and a dislike for microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in busy environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay + tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Flexible hours for side pursuits
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs

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

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is committed to disability confidence.

*Tips are 100% for our team members, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.