Culinary Team Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Culinary Team Assistant at Wagamama in Basingstoke. This role offers a chance to develop key life skills while ensuring a clean and organized kitchen. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive work environment that values individuality and inclusivity.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Training programs

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for everyone.
• Enjoys lively environments and fosters a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Support with food preparation and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Basingstoke

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, be Wagamama. 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 will be a vital part of our kitchen team, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and organization. You will work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food preparation and dishwashing to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This role will help you develop key life skills, make new friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Has a genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoys lively environments, staying organized, and paying attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports others’ growth through training and development

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend through our national recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests’ discretion, are not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.