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

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team at an innovative firm that values individuality and diversity. As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare fresh, delicious dishes while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain key life skills in a lively environment, all while contributing to a mission of nourishing guests from bowl to soul. Enjoy flexible hours, generous perks including free meals, and a supportive atmosphere that fosters growth and teamwork. If you're passionate about food and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Try new menus first

Recognition programme

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and high standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, lively environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Support a positive and 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 - Celebrates individuality and diversity (Hiring Immediately), Glasgow

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Glasgow, 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 play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. You'll work with a diverse 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
• 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!

Wok’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus a 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 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 recognition programme

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 at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.