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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members to join their diverse and inclusive team in Preston. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, preparing and serving fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. You will be part of a talented team, gaining valuable life skills while ensuring guests receive delicious food. Enjoy perks like flexible hours, free meals on shift, and a family-friendly policy. If you have a passion for food and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and providing exceptional dishes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, organized environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

No formal education required

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

Client: wagamama

Location: preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

kitchen team member | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be 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 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, make great friends, and ensure 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 a buzzing environment, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside 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
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.