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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant and inclusive environment where your passion for fresh food shines. As a kitchen team member, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dishes while collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues. This position offers flexible hours, biweekly pay, and the chance to be part of exciting events and new menu tastings. Enjoy benefits like free shift meals, discounts for friends and family, and a strong family-friendly policy. Embrace your individuality and contribute to a culture that values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

30% earnings access before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

New menu tastings

Wagamama parties

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and support others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Ensure a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Wakefield, 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 differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might 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, you'll be essential in preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards. You'll work with a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills, making friends, and ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

We'd love to hear from you 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, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours for your side hustle
• Free shift food and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try 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 our teams; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.