Overview
The Bransty Arch, Whitehaven is hiring Kitchen Staff. Job Ref 636701. Salary £12.41 per hour. Closing Date: 09-09-2025. Location: The Bransty Arch, Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom. You will join a fun, enthusiastic, passionate team with a focus on high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service. No experience is required; a good attitude, willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure are valued.
As a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme, we can teach you the skills you’ll need to succeed. This role can suit someone looking for a long-term career or extra shifts, provided you are reliable, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team.
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 and allergen, as well as 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. 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 value you being yourself, and we’ll provide the skills and knowledge needed for a great career with us. Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, in line with national guidelines.
Hours and schedule
Hours per week: 16
Days: Monday to Sunday — Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.
Compensation and benefits
* competitive rate of pay (£12.41 per hour)
* 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 or variable-hours contracts
* paid holiday
* free shares (after a qualifying period)
* loyalty reward scheme
Job function and sector
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitality
Application notes
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