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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members to join their vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to prepare and serve fresh dishes while working with a diverse team. With a focus on personal growth and community, you will enjoy flexible hours, free meals during shifts, and a supportive work culture. Join this exciting journey as they open a new location and be part of a mission to nourish guests from bowl to soul. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Exclusive menu experiences

National recognition programme

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps used.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Work alongside a talented team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Telford, 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:

wagamama Cotswolds Designer Outlet is opening in July 2025!

We will be facilitating recruitment days on 21st of May 2025 + 4th of June 2025, so wait no longer + apply today to receive your invite + join our community!

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

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or just seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants and growing across 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 fresh food to standard with care. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends, all while ensuring 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
• enjoy buzzing environments, keeping organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others 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 – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat 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 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, we offer benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Actual tips vary by restaurant. Tips are left solely at guests' discretion and are not considered wages by the company nor guaranteed.