Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team at Wagamama in Chelmsford as a Kitchen Team Member. This full-time role focuses on preparing fresh dishes in a vibrant environment. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and numerous perks including free meals and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps.
• Ability to stay organized in a buzzing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Wagamama Cotswolds Designer Outlet is opening in July 2025! We will be facilitating recruitment days on 21st May 2025 and 4th June 2025. Apply today to receive your invite and join our community!

Paid training will start from early June, so you will be fully trained when we open in July!

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role is for you. With over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we're on a mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll play a key role preparing and serving our fresh food to standard with care. Working with a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends while ensuring our guests receive delicious food the Wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a passion for fresh food; we don't use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy a buzzing environment, staying organized with attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu; 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, 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, and are not guaranteed wages.