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

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team dedicated to celebrating individuality and diversity. As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare fresh dishes in a supportive environment, gaining invaluable life skills and making lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and generous discounts on meals. With a commitment to inclusivity and growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic culinary setting. Be part of a mission that nourishes from bowl to soul, while enjoying perks like free food on shift and industry-leading parental policies.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Clean uniform provided

Exclusive menu tastings

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional dishes.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Work alongside a diverse team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 in the UK + Ireland, we're on a mission 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 standard with care. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll 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 passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• enjoy buzzing environments, staying organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends & 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 among 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 & 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; actual tips vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.