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

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive kitchen team as a Kitchen Team Member, where your passion for fresh food and teamwork will shine. This role offers you the chance to prepare delicious dishes in a lively environment, surrounded by a diverse team of over 100 nationalities. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a host of benefits including free meals and family-friendly policies. Embrace a career that nourishes not just the body but the soul, and be recognized as a wok star in a company that values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Wants to provide exceptional dishes for guests.
• Enjoys lively environments and stays organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work alongside a diverse team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

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Kitchen Team Member - Diverse and Inclusive Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), Woking

Client: wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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—it's all about being yourself, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be for you. With over 165 restaurants in 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 our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to high standards with care. 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 Candidate:

• Wants to provide exceptional dishes for guests
• Has a passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoys lively environments, stays organized, and pays attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports others’ growth

What’s In It For You:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• 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 experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.