kitchen team member - Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Team Member, where diversity and individuality are celebrated. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment, preparing fresh dishes without microwaves or heat lamps. You'll develop key life skills while being part of a supportive team from over 100 nationalities. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay with tips, and various perks including free meals and a family-friendly policy. If you have a passion for food and a positive attitude, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional dishes and fresh food.
• Enjoy lively environments with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Positive Attitude

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Team Member - Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Cambridge

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We 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 could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK & 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 preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards. Working with a talented team from over 100 nationalities, you'll develop key life skills, make great friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

About You:

• Passionate about providing exceptional dishes
• Genuine interest in fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, organized, with excellent attention to detail
• Promote 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 to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, 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.

*Tips are 100% for our team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.