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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a well-known restaurant chain where individuality and diversity are celebrated. As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare fresh dishes while working alongside a talented group from over 100 nationalities. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of perks including free meals and discounts. This role not only offers a chance to develop key life skills but also fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to start your culinary journey!

Benefits

Biweekly Pay + Share of Tips

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside of Work

Family-Friendly Policy

Fresh Uniform Provided

Early Access to New Menus

Recognition Programme

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and providing exceptional dishes.
• Ability to work in a lively environment with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work as part of a diverse kitchen team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

kitchen team member | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We appreciate personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might 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 vital part of our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our 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 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 have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

Wok’s in it for you:

• biweekly pay + 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! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• early access to our new menus
• wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday allowances, 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. They are left at guests' discretion, are not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.