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Kitchen staff
Job Reference: 657730
Job Title
Kitchen Staff
Location
The Quarter Jack, Wells
Salary
£12.91 per hour
Closing Date
01-07-2026
The Ideal Applicant
Are you fun, enthusiastic, and passionate? Do you have no prior experience but come with:
- A good attitude
- A willingness to learn
- The ability to stay calm under pressure?
We’re Wetherspoon, a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme. We can teach you everything you need to succeed—whether you’re here for a career or just extra shifts.
If you’re reliable, friendly, and love working in a team, this role could be the perfect fit.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay
- Free meal and drink while working
- 20% discount on:
- Food
- Drinks
- Hotel accommodation (for yourself and up to three guests)
- +£1 per hour for shifts between midnight and 5:59 AM
- Bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of your pay
- Contract options:
- Guaranteed-hour contracts
- Variable-hour contracts
- Paid holiday
- Free shares (after qualifying period)
- Loyalty rewards
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The Role
As part of our team, your responsibilities include:
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the correct specification.
- Operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, and microwaves.
- Working together to meet time and quality targets.
- Adhering to:
- Food hygiene and allergen standards
- Health & safety guidelines
- Cleaning as you work, including full kitchen clean-downs.
- Rotating stock and storing food safely.
- Completing:
- Induction training
- Role-specific training
- Ongoing refresher training
- Contributing to continuous improvement.
Our pubs operate from early morning to late, offering flexible shift patterns, including:
- Mornings
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Late finishes
Progression & Development
Dreaming of a leadership role? Many Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started right here—in the kitchen or behind the bar.
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If you’re ambitious, we’ll support you with:
- Structured on-the-job training.
- Opportunities for apprenticeships and management academies.
- Cross-training into other areas, such as:
- Bar work
- Floor operations
- Hotel roles
- Progression to:
- Team-leader roles
- Kitchen-shift-leader roles
- Pub-manager roles
Company Culture
Wetherspoon fosters an inclusive work environment where everyone belongs.
Here, we encourage you to bring your authentic self to work—regardless of background, preferences, or beliefs. We’re committed to helping you succeed.
Additional Notes
- Under-18s may receive a slightly lower wage—always fair and in line with (or above) national guidelines.
- If applications exceed expectations, the vacancy may close early.
Hours & Flexibility
Minimum hours per week: 20
Daily availability:
- Monday to Sunday – Flexible shifts
To apply, visit [Read more about the kitchen associate role].
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