Trainee Chef

☞ wagamama

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Aylesbury South East

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Restaurants Food & Beverages Hospitality

Job type: Full-time

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about wagamama |
inspired by fast paced, japanese ramen bars, wagamama brings the fresh, flavours of asia to all. a little ginger to warm you up. chillies that kick. noodles to nourish the body and soul.

we're not just a company, we're a family whereby our beliefs and shared values create our strong culture epitomized by our people mantra of 'be you, be wagamama'

be you | be a trainee chef
this role is for people who qualify for the government kickstart scheme . to qualify for the scheme you must currently be claiming universal credit. if you are interested you should initially contact your job coach at the job centre to ask to be put forward for the role

you don't need previous kitchen experience or to have worked with asian food before . the trainee chef role is here to teach you new skills + showcase the career you could have in hospitality

being a trainee chef gives you a perfect opportunity to understand how a commercial kitchen operates. you'll spend time with the wagamama team, shadowing + learning from our experienced chefs. You'll gain an understanding of the ingredients we use and how we put them together. you'll learn the foundations of food safety and health + safety practices, whilst being a part of a team + having fun along the way. You'll learn the uniqueness of the wagamama way

as a wagamama trainee chef, you'll receive

  • £8.91 per hour
  • weekly pay, every friday
  • free wagamama meal on shift
  • clean uniform provided every shift
  • brilliant training + internal development programmes
  • 30% discount at wagamama + other TRG brands when dining with friends + family
  • company pension scheme
  • financial wellbeing support
  • perkbox | retail, gyms + restaurant discounts
  • clear progression + career pathways
  • option to join our apprenticeship schemes + gain a national qualification after kickstart

what you'll learn |

  • how to prepare, cook + present wagamama dishes, following our recipes + specifications
  • gain knowledge about our fresh ingredients + the best way to prepare them
  • basic knife skills + how to correctly cut a range of vegetables, fish + meat
  • you'll learn about our four cooking stations | wok, ramen, teppan + fry
  • we'll build you up to have the confidence to work on one of our cooking sections
  • once you've learnt you'll be able to use state-of-art commercial kitchen equipment + cook our famous katsu curry for your family + friends
  • how to set up + clean down sections before + after service
  • you'll learn the foundations of food safety
  • how to keep our kitchens clean, safe + up to a high standard by following our health + safety procedures and cleaning practices
  • how to work as a team + have each other's backs
  • how to communicate with your team + guests
  • brilliant customer service
  • learn how to work in a guest focussed environment
  • develop your functional skills - maths + english

a typical day |

during a typical day you will help with setting up the kitchen ready for service. you'll support chefs by helping with prep + putting our fresh ingredients together. you'll shadow a chef on a section to learn best cooking practices + you will get to eat lots of our brilliant food. You'll work with a range of people from different backgrounds and cultures, we're proud to have a workforce made up o over 110 nationalities!

about you |

  • curious about food, people + restaurants
  • interested in how to create a brilliant experience for our guests
  • wants to work as part of a great team
  • wants to learn how to cook our brilliant wagamama food
  • you care about other people | our teams + guests
  • you've got a great attitude + willingness to learn, we'll teach you the rest!
  • in the spirit of change (kaizen), you're always looking to improve + help us be better than the day before

Our kitchens |

we take pride in our kitchens; maintenance is a priority + we have state-of-the-art equipment. our standards are high. our ingredients are cooked fresh. we serve hot food when it's ready. you'll find no microwaves or heat lamps here. our open kitchens mean you get to interact with our guests spreading positivity from bowl to soul

if that sounds like you, click apply

wagamama is an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees

when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the interview process
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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