Overview
Kitchen staff role at J D Wetherspoon – The Wyndham Arms, Bridgend. Salary: £12.41 per hour. Closing Date: 08-09-2025.
Join to apply for the Kitchen staff role at J D Wetherspoon. The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic and passionate, with a good attitude, willingness to learn, and a calm head under pressure. No experience is needed as training is provided through an award-winning programme.
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
Duties and 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 meet time and quality targets
* Following food hygiene, allergen, health and safety standards
* Cleaning as you go and during full kitchen clean-downs
* Rotating stock and storing food safely
* Completing required induction, role-specific and ongoing refresher training
* Contributing to continuous improvement
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. Opportunities include structured on-the-job training, apprenticeships and management academies, cross-training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel), and potential moves into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader and/or pub-manager roles.
Work environment and culture
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment. We aim to help you feel comfortable being yourself, with equal opportunity regardless of background, preferences or beliefs. Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay in line with national guidelines.
Hours and location
Hours per week: 16. Working patterns are flexible, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes. Location: Swansea, Bridgend and surrounding areas as listed in postings.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitality
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