kitchen team member - Vibrant Multicultural Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team in Maidstone, where you can grow your culinary skills and be part of a diverse family. This role offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance your work and personal life while contributing to a lively environment. Enjoy benefits like free meals, early access to new menus, and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions. Be part of a company that values individuality and teamwork, and make a difference in the culinary world with every dish you create.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Support a positive and inclusive workplace.

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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kitchen team member - Vibrant Multicultural Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), maidstone

Client:

wagamama

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

kitchen team member | part time

Join wagamama's vibrant team where we celebrate diversity and individuality. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers a chance to be part of a growing family of over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, committed to nourishing both body and soul.

The role:

As a kitchen team member, you'll be vital in preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards, working alongside a talented team representing over 100 nationalities. This role helps you develop key life skills, forge friendships, and deliver delicious food the wagamama way.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes for guests
• Have a passion for fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in a lively environment, stay organized, and pay attention to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth through training

Benefits ('wok’s in it for you'):

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional perks include pension schemes, holiday allowances, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are at guests' discretion, not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.