Overview
Kitchen staff role at J D Wetherspoon – The Blue Boar, Billericay. Salary £12.41 per hour. Closing date: 14-10-2025.
Join to apply for the Kitchen staff role. No experience is required; a good attitude, willingness to learn, and a calm head under pressure are valued. We are a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme to help you develop the necessary skills. Flexible shift patterns include mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook, and present food to the correct specification
* Operate kitchen work stations (grills, fryers, microwaves, and more)
* Work as part of a team to meet time and quality targets
* Follow food hygiene, allergen, health and safety standards
* Clean as you go and perform full kitchen clean-downs
* Rotate stock and store food safely
* Complete induction, role-specific training, and ongoing refresher training
Progression and Development
Many 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 pub-manager roles
What’s in it for you
* Competitive pay
* Free meal and a drink when working
* 20% discount on food, drinks, and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests) when not working
* £1 extra per hour for hours worked between midnight and 5.59am
* Bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of pay
* Guaranteed-hours or variable-hours contracts
* Paid holiday
* Free shares after a qualifying period
* Loyalty reward scheme
Hours and Availability
* Hours per week: 24
* Days: Flexible (mornings, evenings, weekends, late finishes)
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function and Industry
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Hospitality
EEO notice: J D Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. All colleagues will be treated with respect and given equal opportunity for career development. Under-18s may receive a lower rate of pay in line with national guidelines.
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