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Job Ref
637436
Job Title
Kitchen assistant
Pub
The Henry Bell, Helensburgh
Salary
£12.41
Closing Date
17-09-2025
Overview
The ideal applicant
We`re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working teams. No experience is needed, just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure. As a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills you`ll need to succeed.
Whether you`re looking for a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if you`re reliable, friendly and love working as part of a team - this role could be perfect for you.
What`s in it for you?
* competitive rate of pay
* a free meal and a 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 during midnight-5.59am
* bonus scheme - earn up to 19% of your pay
* availability of guaranteed-hours contracts and variable-hours contracts
* paid holiday
* free shares (after a qualifying period)
* loyalty reward scheme
Responsibilities
* preparing, cooking and presenting food to the correct spec
* operating kitchen work stations, including grills, fryers, microwaves and more
* working as a team to keep to time and quality targets
* following food hygiene and allergen, as well as 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 and contributing to continuous improvement
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you`re looking to progress, we can 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. When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.
Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.
Hours
* Hours Per Week: 18
* Monday: Flexible
* Tuesday: Flexible
* Wednesday: Flexible
* Thursday: Flexible
* Friday: Flexible
* Saturday: Flexible
* Sunday: Flexible
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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