Overview
Kitchen assistant at J D Wetherspoon – The Arnold Machin, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary: £12.41
Closing Date: 05-10-2025
Responsibilities
* preparing, cooking and presenting food to the correct spec
* operating kitchen work stations, including grills, fryers, microwaves and more
* working as a team to keep to 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
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
* availability of guaranteed-hours contracts and variable-hours contracts
* paid holiday
* free shares (after a qualifying period)
* loyalty reward scheme
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, we can support your 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. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.
Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.
Hours
* 4 hours per week
* Monday: Flexible
* Tuesday: Flexible
* Wednesday: Flexible
* Thursday: Flexible
* Friday: Flexible
* Saturday: Flexible
* Sunday: Flexible
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitality
Locations include Uttoxeter and nearby areas; apply to join a team focused on food preparation and customer service in a busy pub environment.
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