wagamama
kitchen chef
kitchen chef at wagamama, based in London, paying £14.29 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £14.29 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Chef
18% below the typical rate for chef
Reference 75854958
About the role
kitchen chef | part time
at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, good ingredients and dishes made to order with care
as a kitchen chef in our delivery kitchen, you’ll prepare and cook the tastiest wagamama dishes, learn skills for life and work alongside brilliant people from all walks of life
whether you’ve worked in a kitchen before or you’re completely new to it, there’s a place for you at our bench. we’ll give you the training, you bring your energy, personality and appetite to learn
what you’ll be doing
- preparing fresh ingredients with care and attention
- cooking our dishes to spec, keeping quality and speed high
- learning kitchen skills that’ll stay with you for life
- working together to keep every service running smoothly
- keeping your station clean, organised and ready to go
- following food safety standards and looking out for the people around you
- bringing your personality and positive energy to every shift
you’ll love this role if you
- love food and care about serving something you’re proud of
- enjoy being part of a team and getting stuck in
- like the buzz of a fast paced kitchen
- can stay organised when things get busy
- want to learn, grow and build your confidence
- want a workplace where you can be yourself
no kitchen experience? no problem
you don’t need to arrive knowing how to wok like a pro. we’ll teach you what you need to know and give you the support to grow
our kitchens are fresh, fast and full of energy, with no microwaves or heat lamps. it’s proper cooking, brilliant teamwork and plenty of opportunities to learn along the way
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 including brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more
- fresh dry cleaned chef whites, every shift
plus the usual good stuff, including pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards
apply today + take a seat at the bench
we’re all about personality, not perfection. you don’t need to fit a mould or leave who you are at the door. bring your personality, bring your energy and bring what makes you, you
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
feed yourself, feed others
Reference: 75854958 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 9 Dec 2026 · Listed via wagamama
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