kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Kitchen Team Member, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This full-time role offers a vibrant environment, allowing you to hone your culinary skills while preparing fresh dishes without the use of microwaves. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals the wagamama way. With flexible hours and excellent perks, including free meals during shifts and generous discounts, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the kitchen. If you have a passion for food and teamwork, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition program

Standard benefits like pension and holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and cooking without microwaves.
• Strong organizational skills in a lively kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work collaboratively within a diverse kitchen team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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wagamama

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colchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 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 at wagamama, you'll be a vital part of our kitchen team, preparing and serving fresh food to high standards with care. You'll work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making 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 genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth through training and development opportunities

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + 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 share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

We also offer standard benefits like pension scheme, holiday allowance, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages, are not guaranteed, and are solely at the guests' discretion.