kitchen team member - Diverse and inclusive work environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at an established restaurant chain that values diversity and individuality. As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll play a key role in preparing and serving fresh, high-quality dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. This position offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance side projects or studies while working in a lively environment. Enjoy benefits like free meals during shifts, discounts, and early access to earnings. Embrace this opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a supportive team that celebrates culinary excellence.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings early with Wagestream

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menu items

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes and thrive in a lively kitchen environment.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards in a multicultural team.
• Ensure guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Passion for fresh food

Job description

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kitchen team member - Diverse and inclusive work environment (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for 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 vital in preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards. You'll work with a talented, multicultural team and gain valuable life skills, all while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal Candidates:

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes
• Have a passion for fresh food, as we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in a lively environment, stay organized, and pay attention to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings early with Wagestream
• Flexible hours for side projects or studies
• Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside work
• 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menu items first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama:

We are proudly disability confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. They are discretionary and not guaranteed.