Overview
Kitchen staff role at J D Wetherspoon – The Gooseberry Bush, Nottingham.
Salary: £12.41 per hour. Closing Date: 03-10-2025.
Responsibilities
* Working as part of a team to prepare and cook food and help keep the kitchen running smoothly, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service.
* Prepare, cook and present food to the correct specification.
* Operate kitchen work stations (grills, fryers, microwaves, and more).
* Work to time and quality targets as part of a team.
* Follow food hygiene, allergen, health and safety standards.
* Clean as you go and perform full kitchen cleans downs; rotate stock and store food safely.
* Complete required induction, role-specific and refresher training; contribute to continuous improvement.
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 and variable-hours contracts available.
* Paid holiday.
* Free shares (after a qualifying period).
* Loyalty reward scheme.
Hours and schedule
Hours per week: 20. Flexible shift patterns available, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, opportunities include:
* Structured on-the-job training; apprenticeships and management academies.
* Cross-training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel).
* Opportunities to advance to team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader and/or pub-manager roles.
Company culture and inclusivity
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. We aim for you to feel comfortable being yourself and will provide the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.
Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, in line with national guidelines.
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