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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment where your passion for fresh food shines. As a kitchen team member, you will play a crucial role in preparing and serving high-quality dishes, all while being part of a diverse and inclusive team. This role offers flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of exciting perks, including free meals and discounts. Embrace the opportunity to grow your skills and make lasting friendships in a supportive atmosphere. If you love cooking and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Pension

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Passion for fresh food

Teamwork

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen team member | Full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — be you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect 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, you'll be a vital part of our kitchen team, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. You'll work alongside a talented team of 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 a buzzing environment, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Flexible hours for your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.