kitchen team member - Celebrates individuality and diversity (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a kitchen team member who celebrates individuality and diversity. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, preparing fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. You'll be part of a diverse team, gaining valuable life skills while ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals. With flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a host of perks including free meals and a family-friendly policy, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to thrive in a supportive atmosphere. Join the team and be part of something special!

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside Work

Family-Friendly Policy

Uniform Provided

New Menu Tastings

Recognition Programme

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional dish preparation.
• Ability to work in a lively kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fresh Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Job description

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kitchen team member - Celebrates individuality and diversity (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen team member | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We appreciate personality over perfection—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 be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing and serving fresh food to high standards 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...

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

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus 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 work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Participate in our nationwide recognition programme, "Wok Star"

We also 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 and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.