kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members to join their vibrant team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a lively kitchen environment where fresh food is the star. You'll gain valuable life skills while preparing exceptional dishes and contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of perks including free meals and discounts. If you have a passion for food and teamwork, this role could be your next big adventure!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus share of tips

Access to wages before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Clean uniform provided

Try new menus first

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on providing exceptional dishes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Kitchen team member | full time

At wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality, we value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, 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 at wagamama, you'll be integral to our kitchen team, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards with care. You'll work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining valuable life skills while ensuring our guests receive 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 in our kitchens
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth through training and development

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 activities
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work to share with 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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 are given at guests' discretion and go entirely to our teams. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.