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

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team in Milton Keynes, where individuality is celebrated in a diverse restaurant environment. As a kitchen team member, you will prepare and serve fresh, delicious food while honing key life skills and making lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals on shift, and a family-friendly policy that supports work-life balance. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing company that values its team members and their contributions. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect place for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

30% access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Exclusive menu tastings

Recognition programs

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and serve fresh food with care.
• Experience in a lively, diverse kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Milton Keynes

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 individuality. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse team in a growing company 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 vital role in preparing and serving fresh food to our standard with care. Working alongside a talented team representing over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills, make great friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

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, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus a 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-friendly 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

Additionally, we 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 left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.