Welcome Break
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KFC Cook
Team Member – Welcome Break
Location: KFC, Keele J15/16, M6, ST5 5HG Salary: Up to £13.35 per hour Key Benefits:
- £1 on-shift meal from any brand on site (e.g., Starbucks, Subway, KFC)
- 50% off-site discount on food & retail for you & your guests
- Free parking and flexible working (full/part-time, seasonal, or around childcare/education)
- Career progression with training & apprenticeships
About the Opportunity
Be part of a world-class team at Welcome Break, the UK’s leading motorway service operator. With 61 sites and 31 hotels nationwide, your role will bring the welcome to motorists while bringing together the energy of major brands—Starbucks, Kellogg’s (KFC), Pret, Waitrose, Harley Street Eyewear, Burger King, and Ramada/Days Inn hotels—under one roof.
No two days are the same. Your uniform may differ with each brand, but you’ll always be part of the Welcome Break family.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive pay: £13.35 per hour (depending on role & experience).
- Meal discounts & dining: £1 meal credit daily from any site brand (e.g., Subway, Burger King, fast food).
- Exclusive perks: 50% off high-street brands (Starbucks, WHSmith, Taco Bell & more) across all locations for guests or socialising.
- Career growth: Join our apprenticeships & management training programmes. From frontline service to leadership, we invest in you.
- Flexible hours: Ideal if you have schools, college, children, or varied schedules.
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Who You Are (or Will Be)
Welcome Break thrives on passion, friendliness, and dedication. You’ll:
- Deliver a warm, welcoming experience to every customer.
- Prepare consistent, high-quality products (whether brewing coffee, cooking chicken, stocking shelves, or checking guests in).
- Adapt to different brands perfectly with on-the-job training.
No experience needed. Our structured training ensures you’ll gain confidence and expertise—whatever your outlet.
Our Team at Welcome Break
We’re made up of: ✔ Brain Breaks – Café & farmacy staff at motorway service areas ✔ River Café – Favourites like Wetherspoons, Costa Coffee, and B�ker ✔ Motorway cafés – Names like Musk Parkside, EasyRoadside, and Welcome Break Classic ✔ Tech & processing – Behind the scenes so the rest keeps running smoothly.
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Same goals, same team. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned professional, you’re part of the journey to making rhoaaaad trips a smooth ride.
Ready to Apply?
To find your application form and explore career opportunities, visit Welcome Break’s Career Site ↗.
About Welcome Break
More than just a chain of motorway stops and hotel deserve a closer look:
- 61 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK: Ramada, Days Inn, and preferred brands like Taco Bell, fiveguys, Pizza Express.
- One big family: From Clean Room Operatives to Professionals (Baristas, Waitresses, Managers), everyone shares the mantra: We are Welcome Break.
- Team sizes: Ranked among the largest in the UK, with a truly united and passionate group.
Every day provides the potential to enable rest, refresh, fuel, travel, and chat — because when the nation travels, we’re there as their home away for disasters (paraphrasing from customer focus).
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