Overview
Kitchen staff role at J D Wetherspoon – The Sennockian, Sevenoaks
Salary: £12.41 per hour. Closing Date: 16-09-2025. Vacancy Description: The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic and passionate. No experience is required, just a good attitude, 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 seeking a long-term career or extra shifts, if you’re reliable, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team, this role could be perfect for you.
Hours per week: 12. Shift patterns include mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes. Flexible hours offered for Monday to Sunday per the profile below.
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-05:59
* Bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of your pay
* Guaranteed-hours contracts and variable-hours contracts
* Paid holiday
* Free shares (after a qualifying period)
* Loyalty reward scheme
Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook and present food to the correct specification
* Operate kitchen stations (grills, fryers, microwaves and more)
* Work as part of a team to meet time and quality targets
* Follow food hygiene, allergen, health and safety standards
* Clean as you go and perform full kitchen clean-downs
* Rotate stock and store food safely
* Complete required induction, role-specific and refresher training and contribute to continuous improvement
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. We support 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. We aim to ensure you have the skills and knowledge for a great career with us, regardless of background, preferences or beliefs.
Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, in line with national guidelines.
Hours and schedule
* Mon: Flexible
* Tue: Flexible
* Wed: Flexible
* Thu: Flexible
* Fri: Flexible
* Sat: Flexible
* Sun: Flexible
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Hospitality (Industries)
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