Kitchen Staff – J D Wetherspoon – The Hippodrome, Market Drayton
Job Ref: 641207
Salary: £12.41 per hour
Closing Date: 09-11-2025
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 know we can teach you the skills you’ll need to succeed.
Whether you’re looking for a long‑term career or just some 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
* Free meal and 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 and variable‑hours contracts
* Paid holiday
* Free shares after a qualifying period
* Loyalty reward scheme
Duties
* Preparing, cooking and presenting food to specification
* Operating 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 & Development
* 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
Inclusive Working Environment
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. Wherever you’re from, whatever your background, 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, but it is always in line with, and usually above, national guidelines.
Hours
8 hours per week – a shift from 07:00 to 00:30 each day, with morning, evening, weekend and late finishes available.
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