Kitchen Team Member

Role overview

Wagamama places fresh food at the center of everything it does. The kitchens focus on quality ingredients, made-to-order dishes, and a fast, energetic service style. In this role, you will help prepare and cook food for guests while building useful skills and working alongside a diverse team.

What you will do

• Handle fresh ingredients carefully and with accuracy.
• Prepare and cook dishes to the required standard, balancing quality with speed.
• Work with the wider team to keep service running efficiently.
• Maintain a tidy, well-organized station throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety procedures to help keep everyone protected.
• Bring a positive attitude to each shift and support colleagues.

Who this role suits

• People who enjoy serving high-quality food to guests.
• Those with a strong interest in fresh ingredients and food preparation.
• Applicants who are comfortable in busy environments and can stay organized and detail-focused.
• People who help create an inclusive, encouraging workplace and support others’ development through training and growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Supportive culture focused on growth, wellbeing, and individuality.
• Pay every two weeks and a share of tips.
• 50% discount for friends and family.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Early access to earned wages through Wagestream.
• 26 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for new parents.
• 30% discount across other TRG brands, including Brunning & Price pubs and Barburrito.
• Fresh, dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Standard benefits also include a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Additional information

This position is full time and based onsite in Braintree, England, United Kingdom. Wagamama also states that it is a disability confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

The role is part of a team environment built around fresh food, strong service standards, and continuous learning.