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

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kitchen Team Member at an innovative restaurant chain, where individuality is celebrated. This role offers a chance to develop essential life skills while ensuring guests enjoy delicious, fresh food. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, you can balance work with personal pursuits. Enjoy perks like free meals on shift, generous family policies, and recognition programs. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional dishes for guests.
• Enjoys a buzzing environment and stays organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work alongside a diverse team in a vibrant kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Team Member | Part 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 might be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a kitchen team member at wagamama, you'll play a vital role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. You'll work alongside a talented team representing over 100 nationalities. This role offers you the chance to develop key life skills, make great friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about providing exceptional dishes for guests
• Genuine interest in fresh food; our kitchens do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoys a buzzing environment, stays organized, and pays attention to detail
• Promotes a positive, inclusive work environment and supports others' growth through training and development

Benefits

• Biweekly pay plus share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams; tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Our Commitment

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.