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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic kitchen team members to join their vibrant team in Reading. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a lively environment, preparing fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. With a focus on individuality and teamwork, you'll develop key life skills while making friends and ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals. Enjoy flexible hours, free food on shift, and a range of perks including a family-friendly policy and recognition programs. If you're passionate about food and want to be part of a diverse team, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform for each shift

New menu tastings

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps.
• Ability to work in a lively environment and stay organized.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for fresh food

Education

No formal education required

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

kitchen team member | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself and embracing individuality. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish everyone 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 with a talented team representing over 100 nationalities. Not only will you develop key life skills, but you'll also make great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

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, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be among the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.