Kitchen staff

Job reference 662076, closing date 24-08-2026. Salary £12.91 per hour (under-18s may attract a lower rate, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines).

About the role

The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic, and passionate, with a good attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to stay calm under pressure. No experience is needed—we provide award-winning training. Whether you're seeking a long-term career or extra shifts, if you're reliable, friendly, and enjoy teamwork, this role could be perfect for you.

At a glance, your role involves working as part of a team to prepare and cook food, maintain kitchen operations, and uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service. Our pubs operate early mornings to late nights, offering flexible shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the correct specifications.
• Operating kitchen work stations, including grills, fryers, and microwaves.
• Working as a team to meet time and quality targets.
• Following food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety standards.
• Cleaning as you go, including full kitchen clean-downs.
• Rotating stock and storing food safely.
• Completing required induction, role-specific, and ongoing refresher training.
• Contributing to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay.
• A free meal and drink when working.
• 20% discount on all food, drinks, and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests) when not working.
• £1 extra per hour for hours worked between midnight and 5:59am.
• Bonus scheme—earn up to 19% of your pay.
• Availability of guaranteed-hours and variable-hours contracts.
• Paid holiday.
• Free shares (after a qualifying period).
• Loyalty reward scheme.

Progression and development

Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you're looking to progress, we support your development with:

• Structured on-the-job training.
• Apprenticeships and management academies.
• Cross-training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel).
• Opportunities to move into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader, and/or pub-manager roles.

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. We ensure you have the skills and knowledge needed for a great career with us.

Schedule

32 hours per week, with flexible hours available Monday through Sunday.