kitchen team member - Diverse and Inclusive Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusivity. As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare fresh, delicious dishes while gaining valuable life skills in a supportive environment. This role offers flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a chance to be part of a dynamic team that celebrates individuality. Enjoy perks like free meals during shifts and discounts outside work. If you have a passion for food and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu experiences

National recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for fresh food and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a buzzing kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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kitchen team member - Diverse and Inclusive Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), derby

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

derby, 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

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants and growing in the UK + 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 our 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...

• Would love 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 empower others through training and personal growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’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% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be recognized nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, discounted 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 left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.