Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a forward-thinking company where your passion for fresh food is celebrated. As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll prepare and serve delicious dishes while gaining valuable life skills and making lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a generous discount on meals. With a commitment to inclusivity and growth, this role offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Be part of a community that values personality over perfection and take the first step in your culinary career today!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniform provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps used.
• Ability to work in a lively environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Support a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for fresh food

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Ipswich

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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 value personality over perfection. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be for you. 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 play a key role in preparing and serving our fresh food to standard with care. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

We'd love to hear from you if you...

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

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for 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
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.