kitchen team member - Be You, Be Wagamama - Celebrate Your Uniqueness in a Diverse Restaurant E[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a kitchen team member to join their vibrant team in Cambridge. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a diverse environment, where your passion for fresh food and attention to detail will shine. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of exciting perks, including free meals on shift and discounts for friends and family. This is a chance to develop key life skills while making great friends and contributing to a positive workplace culture. If you’re ready to embrace your uniqueness and thrive in a bustling kitchen, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and providing exceptional dishes.
• Ability to stay organized in a buzzing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Ensure guests receive delicious food the Wagamama way.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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kitchen team member - Be You, Be Wagamama - Celebrate Your Uniqueness in a Diverse Restaurant Environment (Hiring Immediately), Cambridge

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen team member | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role 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. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends, all while ensuring our guests receive 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 a buzzing environment, staying organized with 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 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
• Early access to our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle to work scheme, 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 left at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.