kitchen team member (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at an established restaurant chain where individuality is celebrated. As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll prepare fresh dishes without microwaves, fostering a lively and inclusive environment. This role not only offers flexible hours and biweekly pay but also the chance to build key life skills while working alongside a diverse team. Enjoy perks like free meals on shift, generous discounts, and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions. Embrace the opportunity to grow in your culinary career while making lasting friendships in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Biweekly pay plus tips

Flexible hours

Uniform provided

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Holiday pay

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passion for preparing fresh food without microwaves or heat lamps.
• Ability to work in a lively kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Support a positive and inclusive workplace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for fresh food

Organizational skills

Job description

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kitchen team member (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be perfect 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 vital role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. You'll work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends, all 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 passion for fresh food (we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps)
• Enjoy lively environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth through training

What’s in it for you?

• Biweekly pay plus a 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—anything from our menu—and 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)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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.