Kitchen staff

Job Details

Job Ref: 656902

Title: Kitchen staff

Pub: The Picture House, Stafford

Salary: £12.91

Closing Date: 19-06-2026

Overview

The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic, and passionate, and will join our hard‑working teams. No experience is required, just a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and a calm head under pressure. We are a UK Top Employer with an award‑winning training programme and 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.

Benefits

• 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 shifts from midnight to 5:59 am
• 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

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting food to the correct specification
• 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

Hours

16 hours per week, flexible Monday to Sunday. Shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.

Progression & 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 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.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.