Overview
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Job Ref 639205
Job Title Kitchen staff
Pub The Sir Daniel Arms, Swindon
Salary £12.41
Closing Date 12-10-2025
Role at a glance
The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic, and reliable. No experience is required, 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 can teach you the skills you’ll need to succeed. Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or extra shifts, if you’re friendly and enjoy 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.
Working environment
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.
Hours and location
Hours per Week: 24
Monday to Sunday: Flexible
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* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
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* Management and Manufacturing
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