Kitchen Assistant
Salary: £12.41 per hour
Closing Date: 03-11-2025
Location: The Three Tuns, Thirsk
Job Overview
We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard‑working teams. No experience is needed, 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 need to succeed.
Whether you’re looking for a long‑term career or just 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 while 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
* Guaranteed‑hours contracts and variable‑hours contracts available
* Paid holiday
* Free shares after a qualifying period
* Loyalty reward scheme
Role and Responsibilities
As part of a team, you will prepare and cook food, help keep the kitchen running smoothly, and maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service.
* Prepare, cook and present food to specification
* Operate kitchen workstations, including grills, fryers, microwaves and more
* Work as a team to keep time and quality targets
* Follow food hygiene and allergen, as well as health and safety standards
* Clean as you go, including full kitchen clean‑downs
* Rotate stock and store food safely
* Complete required induction, role‑specific and ongoing refresher training and contribute 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
Work Culture
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 that 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
Hours per week: 20
Flexible shift patterns including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.
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