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Job Ref 640027
Job Title Kitchen staff
Pub The Crown Inn, Knaresborough
Salary £12.55
Closing Date 24-10-2025
Overview
The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic and passionate. No experience is needed, just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure. Wetherspoon provides structured training to teach you the skills you need to succeed.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or extra shifts, if you’re reliable, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team, this role could be right for you.
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
* 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 and performing full kitchen clean-downs
* rotating stock and storing food safely
* completing required induction, role-specific and ongoing refresher training
Hours and work pattern
Hours per week: 32
Monday to Sunday: Flexible shifts available
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. We offer:
* structured on-the-job training
* apprenticeships and management academies
* cross-training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel)
* opportunities to progress to team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader and/or pub-manager roles
Equality and inclusivity
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. We aim for all team members to feel comfortable being themselves, regardless of background, preferences or beliefs. Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, in line with national guidelines.
Read more about our kitchen associate role
Locations: Knaresborough, England, United Kingdom
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