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

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members who celebrate individuality and diversity. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, preparing fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal growth, you will gain key life skills while ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals. Enjoy flexible hours, free food during shifts, and a range of benefits including a generous family-friendly policy. Join a dynamic team where your contributions are recognized and celebrated!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Fresh, clean uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and cooking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, buzzing environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Northampton, 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 could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we’re on a mission to nourish us all 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 standard with care. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you will gain key life skills and make 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 in our kitchens
• enjoy buzzing environments, staying organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and personal growth

We’d love to hear from you!

What’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 (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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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 team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.