Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Team Members to join their vibrant community. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh ingredients, ensuring guests receive exceptional dishes. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, the company values personality over perfection. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals during shifts, and a range of additional benefits including a generous family policy and opportunities for personal growth. Join a team that celebrates culinary passion and fosters a positive work environment, all while making great friends along the way!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform for each shift

New menu trials

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps used.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Work alongside a diverse team, gaining key life skills.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Milton Keynes

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 of May 2025 and 4th of June 2025, so 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

Celebrating individuality and diversity, we value 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 could 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 at Wagamama, 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, all while ensuring our guests receive delicious food the Wagamama way.

If You...

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

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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