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

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Kitchen Team Member at an established restaurant chain. This role celebrates individuality and diversity, allowing you to thrive in a bustling environment while preparing fresh, high-quality dishes. Embrace the opportunity to work alongside a talented team from over 100 nationalities, gaining valuable life skills and friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay plus tips, and an array of benefits including free meals and family-friendly policies. If you have a passion for food and a drive to create memorable dining experiences, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes for guests.
• Thrive in buzzing environments and support others' growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work with a diverse team to ensure guests enjoy their meals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Passion for fresh food

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Kitchen Team Member - Celebrates Individuality and Diversity (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for 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 preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards. You'll work with a talented team representing over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills, making friends, and ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal Candidates:

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes for guests
• Have a passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in buzzing environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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, are at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.