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inploi; Town of Clifton (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Tips share

Staff meals on shift

Earned wage access

Parental leave 26 weeks

Discounts 30% at partner brands

Uniform provided

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare and cook fresh dishes to order, learning skills for life while working closely with a diverse team.

You’ll keep your station clean, follow food safety standards, maintain quality and speed, and contribute to a friendly, efficient service across shifts.

This role offers biweekly pay with tips, employee meals on shift, and opportunities for growth within the wagamama family. We celebrate inclusivity and provide training to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and ensure consistent quality.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and speed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients with care and precision.
• Cook dishes to spec while maintaining quality and speed.
• Work closely with the team to keep service smooth.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. as a kitchen team member, you’ll prepare and cook the tastiest food for our guests while learning skills for life and working closely with amazing people from all walks of life

what you’ll be doing

• preparing fresh ingredients with care and precision
• cooking dishes to spec, keeping quality and speed high whilst learning skills for life
• working closely with the rest of the team to keep service smooth
• keeping your station clean and organised throughout the shift
• following food safety standards to always keep everyone safe
• bringing positive energy to every shift and supporting your team

you’ll love this role if you...

• love to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• have a genuine passion for fresh food
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised andpay attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
• biweekly pay and a share of tips
• 50% off for friends and family
• free meals on shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more)
• fresh dry-cleaned chef whites, every shift

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

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench