kitchen team member

wagamama; Livingston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagamama, a leading restaurant in the UK, seeks a passionate chef to join their team in Livingston. Embrace the Wagamama way of fresh cooking and teamwork while benefiting from a supportive culture, dedicated training, and competitive perks like a food allowance and discounts.

Benefits

Free food allowance on every shift

50% discount at Wagamama

30% off all other TRG brands

Dedicated training programme

Internal progression opportunities

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

Access to wellness services

Family friendly policy with parental leave

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed as training will be provided.
• Interest in food or cooking is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with fresh food.
• Embody Wagamama values and philosophy in daily work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to multitask

Job description

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£14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

50% discount at Wagamama + 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends

Dedicated training programme

Internal progression opportunities | Fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

Kintsugi wellness | Access to counsellors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

Family friendly policy | Any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

Financial wellbeing support | Access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

What we look for |

We're looking for someone who shares our values and can embody the Wagamama way through how you show up at work. You'll have an interest in food or cooking, and be a great team player who can work well in a fast-paced environment. You'll have good interpersonal skills and be able to multitask in a kitchen with no microwaves or heat lamps; everything we cook is fresh. You don’t need experience to join us as a chef, we'll provide all the training you need.

The Wagamama way |

Kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. It shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. Our food, our thinking, our work has to be fresh. We are committed to championing change in our communities and the impact on the planet.

With three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. We appreciate personality over perfection. We welcome everyone and their unique story to our benches. We promise to have your back, working together to build close bonds of trust and support. We create safe spaces for real conversations with open hearts and minds.

All we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different.