Kitchen Staff
Wetherspoon
* Letchworth, Hertfordshire
* Permanent
* Full-time
* Posted 4 hours ago
The ideal applicant
We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hardworking 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 needed to succeed. Whether you’re seeking a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if you're reliable, friendly, and enjoy working as part of a team, this role could be perfect for you.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive pay rate
* A free meal and a drink when working
* 20% discount on all food, drinks, and hotel stays (for you and up to three guests) when not working
* £1 extra per hour for hours worked during midnight-5.59am
* Bonus scheme earning up to 19% of your pay
* Guaranteed-hours and variable-hours contracts available
* Paid holiday
* Free shares after a qualifying period
* Loyalty reward scheme
The role
Your role involves working as part of a team to prepare and cook food, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service. Our pubs open early and close late, offering flexible shift patterns including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes.
Duties include:
* Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to specifications
* Operating kitchen stations such as grills, fryers, and microwaves
* Working with the 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 induction, role-specific, and refresher training, contributing to continuous improvement
Progression and development
Many Wetherspoon leaders started in the kitchen or behind the bar. We support your development through:
* Structured on-the-job training
* Apprenticeships and management academies
* Cross-training into other areas such as bar, floor, or hotel
* Opportunities to advance into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader, or pub-manager roles
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. We aim for staff to feel comfortable being themselves. Regardless of background, preferences, or beliefs, we provide the skills and knowledge for a great career. Under-18s may receive a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.
Hours per week: 21
* Monday to Sunday: Flexible hours
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