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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team at a forward-thinking company that values diversity and personality. As a kitchen team member, you'll play a crucial role in preparing fresh, high-quality dishes while fostering a positive work environment. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and recognition programs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop key life skills and make lasting friendships in a vibrant setting. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off for Friends and Family

Family-Friendly Policies

Uniform Provided

Early Access to New Menus

Recognition Program

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and high standards in food preparation.
• Ability to work in a lively, organized, and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work with a diverse team to create exceptional dishes.

Skills

Fresh Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Cardiff, 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 will be essential in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. Working with a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends, all while 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 lively environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others’ growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips (100% tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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, 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 left at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.