Wagamama reopens for delivery in Leeds

Wagamama has announced that it is open for delivery in Leeds.
Wagamama has announced that it is open for delivery in Leeds.Wagamama has announced that it is open for delivery in Leeds.
Wagamama has announced that it is open for delivery in Leeds.

The pan-Asian restaurant, which has a site in the Trinity Centre, ran a testing operation in London before deciding to re-open the for delivery in Leeds.

It will start delivering from today - Wednesday, May 13.

The company says that it has followed government and medical advice to devise a schedule that allows staff to return for work 'at their own discretion'.

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The opening of the Leeds delivery is part of a nationwide phased plan that will be a test and learn approach for the business.Emma Woods, wagamama CEO said: "We have made the decision to start a phased re-opening for delivery, with the initial opening of our delivery kitchens.

"We have taken medical advice on how we keep our teams safe in a kitchen environment from a doctor who advises on health and safety in challenging operating environments, including previous experience in the cruise industry.

"This will be very much a test and learn approach for the business and rollout depends on team and customer feedback.”

Dr Kate Bunyan, who has helped wagamama formulate a safe working protocol, explained: "I have been working with wagamama over the last few weeks to introduce new safety protocols, so their teams can feel safe, whilst providing the important service of food preparation for delivery.

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"These now include the mandatory use of health questionnaires before every shift, no contact with delivery riders and increased frequency of hygiene regimes.

"In a team environment like this it is vital that each team member is vigilant about any deterioration in their health, and that they do not come into work if they feel unwell in any way.

There are key symptoms associated with COVID-19 (new continuous dry cough, fever, breathing difficulties), but there are other more minor symptoms too and we don’t expect people to try to diagnose themselves.

"We are encouraging all those involved in the wagamama operation to use the NHS 111 online service if they feel unwell.”

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