kitchen team member - Paid Training Before Opening (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant kitchen team member role in a renowned restaurant chain. Join a diverse team and contribute to creating exceptional dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. With a focus on fresh food and a supportive work environment, you'll develop key life skills and make lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of benefits including free food on shift, discounts, and recognition programs. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a community that values individuality and personal growth.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay Plus Tips

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside of Work

Uniform Provided

First to Try New Menus

Recognition Programs

Pension

Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Wants to provide exceptional dishes for guests.
• Enjoys a buzzing environment, staying organized with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Play a key role in the kitchen alongside a diverse team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

wagamama cotswolds designer outlet is opening in July 2025!

We will be facilitating recruitment days on 21st May 2025 and 4th June 2025. Apply today to receive your invite and join our community!

Paid training will start from early June, so you will be fully trained when we open in July!

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 could 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 will play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to standard with care. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you will gain key life skills, make friends, and ensure guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal candidate:

• Wants to provide exceptional dishes for guests
• Has a genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoys a buzzing environment, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports personal growth

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guests
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle schemes, discounts, 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, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.