kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team where diversity is celebrated! As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare fresh, delicious dishes in a lively environment. This role offers the chance to develop valuable skills while working alongside a talented team from over 100 nationalities. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals during shifts, and a supportive workplace culture that values your growth. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and recognition programs, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to thrive in a dynamic culinary setting. Be part of something special and make a difference in the kitchen!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Holiday and training benefits

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional dishes and fresh food.
• Enjoys lively environments and supports others' growth.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for cooking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

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kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), cambridge

Client: wagamama

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers a chance to be part of a vibrant team. 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 at wagamama, you'll be essential in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to high standards. You'll work with a talented team of over 100 nationalities, gaining valuable life skills and making great friends, all while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about delivering exceptional dishes
• Have a genuine love for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, are organized, and attentive 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 supporting your side activities
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• 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 programme

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.