Overview
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The Palladium Electric, Midsomer Norton
Salary £12.41
Closing Date 25-10-2025
Job reference 640123. The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic and passionate, with a good attitude, willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure. No experience is required, as training will be provided.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or extra shifts, if you’re reliable, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team, this role could be a good fit.
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 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, including full kitchen clean-downs
* rotating stock and storing food safely
* completing required induction, role-specific and ongoing refresher training
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, opportunities include:
* 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, you should feel comfortable being yourself. 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 Per Week: 25
Monday Hours: Flexible
Tuesday Hours: Flexible
Wednesday Hours: Flexible
Thursday Hours: Flexible
Friday Hours: Flexible
Saturday Hours: Flexible
Sunday Hours: Flexible
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Hospitality
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