kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a forward-thinking restaurant chain that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. As a kitchen team member, you'll play a crucial role in preparing delicious, fresh dishes while working alongside a talented team from over 100 nationalities. This role offers the chance to develop key life skills and make lasting friendships in a buzzing environment. With flexible hours and a commitment to personal growth, this position is perfect for those looking to start a culinary career or a side hustle. Enjoy great perks like free meals on shift and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay + Share of Tips

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside Work

Family-Friendly Policy

Fresh Uniform Provided

New Menu Experiences

Wagamama Parties

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for providing exceptional dishes and fresh food.
• Ability to thrive in a buzzing kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

kitchen team member | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. with over 165 restaurants and growing in the UK + Ireland, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul.

the role |

as a kitchen team member at wagamama, you'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving our fresh food to standard with care. working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

if you...

• would love 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
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• biweekly pay + share of the tips
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes, anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh, clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards.

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests' discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way.