J D Wetherspoon
Kitchen staff
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Kitchen staff
Job Title: Kitchen Staff
Job Ref: 657823 Location: The Union Rooms, Plymouth Salary: £12.91 per hour Closing Date: 02-07-2026 Hours Per Week: 12 Hours Available: Flexible (including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes)
About the Role
The ideal applicant We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working teams. No prior experience is required—just a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and a calm head under pressure.
As a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme, we’re confident we can teach you everything you need to succeed.
Whether you're seeking a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if you’re reliable, friendly, and love working as part of a team, this role could be perfect for you.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay: £12.91/hour
- Perks:
- Free meal and drink while working
- 20% discount on all food, drinks, and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests) when not working
- £1 per hour bonus for shifts between midnight-5:59 AM
- Bonus scheme: Up to 19% of your pay as earnings
- Guaranteed-hours contracts or variable-hours contracts
- Paid holiday
- Free shares (after a qualifying period)
- Loyalty reward scheme
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The Responsibilities
As part of the kitchen team, your key duties will include:
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to high standards
- Operating kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, microwaves, etc.)
- Working efficiently as a team to meet time and quality targets
- Adhering to food hygiene, allergen compliance, and health & safety protocols
- Cleaning as you go, including full kitchen clean-downs
- Storing food safely and rotating stock
- Completing induction training, role-specific training, and ongoing refresher courses
- Supporting +continuous improvement in kitchen operations
Progression & Development
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Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in roles like this.
If you’re looking to progress, we offer:
- Structured on-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and management academies
- Cross-training opportunities (e.g., bar, floor, hotel roles)
- Pathways into team leader, kitchen-shift-leader, or pub-manager roles
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome.
We want you to feel comfortable being yourself, no matter your background, preferences, or beliefs. You’ll receive the support and development needed for a successful career.
Note: Under-18s may earn a rate slightly above (though typically in line with) National Minimum Wage guidelines.
Apply now! If a high volume of applications is received, this vacancy may close earlier than the published date.Read more about our Kitchen Associate role.
Flexible shifts across Monday to Sunday.
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