Kitchen Team Member

Role overview

Wagamama is built around fresh, made-to-order food and a kitchen culture that values quality ingredients, fast service and teamwork. As a kitchen team member, you’ll help prepare and cook dishes for guests while building practical skills and working alongside people from many different backgrounds.

Key duties

• Handle fresh ingredients carefully and with accuracy.
• Cook menu items to the required standard, balancing quality with speed while developing your own skills.
• Work in step with the wider team so service runs smoothly.
• Keep your prep area clean, tidy and well organised during every shift.
• Follow food safety rules at all times to help maintain a safe environment.
• Bring a positive attitude to each shift and support your teammates.

What the role suits

• People who enjoy making great dishes for guests.
• Those with a real enthusiasm for fresh food.
• Individuals who work well in lively settings, stay organised and pay close attention to detail.
• People who help create an inclusive, encouraging workplace and value growth through training and development.

Benefits and rewards

• A workplace that supports your growth, wellbeing and individuality.
• Pay every two weeks plus a share of tips.
• 50% discount for friends and family.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Access to earned pay earlier through Wagestream.
• 26 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for new parents.
• 30% discount at other TRG brands, including Brunning & Price pubs, Barburrito and more.
• Fresh, dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Additional standard benefits including a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Broadstairs, England, United Kingdom. The employer is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.