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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Kitchen Team Member, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This full-time role offers the chance to prepare fresh food without microwaves, ensuring every dish meets high standards. You'll work alongside a talented team from over 100 nationalities, gaining valuable life skills and making great friends. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay with tips, and a range of industry-leading benefits, including family-friendly policies and opportunities for personal growth. Be part of a company that values positivity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Enjoy dynamic environments and promote positivity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Provide exceptional dishes and stay organized in a buzzing kitchen.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that values personality over perfection. 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 vital role in preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. Working with a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills, make great friends, and ensure guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional dishes for our guests
• Working in a kitchen that uses no microwaves or heat lamps, focusing on fresh food
• Staying organized in a buzzing environment with excellent attention to detail
• Fostering a positive, inclusive work environment and supporting personal growth

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Have a passion for fresh food and delivering great customer experiences
• Enjoy dynamic environments and attention to detail
• Promote positivity and inclusivity at work

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects or studies
• 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
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• 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 scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages and do not form part of salary.