Overview
Job Ref 639376
Job Title Kitchen staff
Pub The Bole Bridge, Tamworth
Salary £12.41
Closing Date 14-10-2025
Company J D Wetherspoon
Role summary
The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic and passionate. No experience is required, just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure. The role supports delivering high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service in a kitchen environment. The company offers an award-winning training programme to help you develop the skills needed to succeed. Whether you are looking for a long-term career or extra shifts, this role is suitable for reliable, friendly team players who enjoy working as part of a team.
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
* 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
* Oper ating kitchen workstations, 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 and contributing to continuous improvement
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. Development opportunities include structured on-the-job training, apprenticeships and management academies, cross-training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel) and 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’ll be supported to be 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 and scheduling
Hours per week: 16. Shifts are flexible, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome.
Read more about our kitchen associate role.
Note
This description reflects the job content as published and is not intended to create a contract of employment. Closing dates and availability may change.
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