J D Wetherspoon
Kitchen staff
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Job Ref: 658207
Job Title
Kitchen Staff
Location
The Lynd Cross, Horsham
Salary
£12.91 per hour
Closing Date
07-07-2026
Award-Winning Opportunity at Wetherspoon
We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working teams! You don’t need prior experience—just a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. As a UK Top Employer, we provide an award-winning training programme to give you the skills and confidence to succeed.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or some flexible extra shifts, we thrive on reliability, teamwork, and a friendly approach. If this sounds like you, this role could be a great fit.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (£12.91 + £1/hour after midnight)
- Free meal and drink while working
- 20% discount on all food, drinks, and hotel stays (for you and up to three guests, when off work)
- Bonus scheme (earn up to £19% of your pay)
- Guaranteed and variable hour contracts for flexibility
- Paid holiday
- Free shares (after qualification period)
- Loyalty rewards scheme
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The Role
As a Kitchen Staff Member, you’ll support your team in preparing and presenting food with precision, keeping the kitchen efficient, clean, and safe. Our pubs operate long hours, so we offer lots of flexibility, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook, and present food to precise standards
- Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, microwaves, and more
- Work as a team to meet time and quality targets
- Adhere to food hygiene, allergen control, health, and safety standards
- Maintain cleanliness through cleaning as you go and full kitchen clean-downs
- Manage rotating stock and store food safely
- Attend induction, role-specific training, and ongoing refresher modules
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Progression & Development
At Wetherspoon, many Team Leaders and Managers started in roles like this. We’re committed to helping you grow with:
- Structured on-the-job training
- Apprenticeship and management academy opportunities
- Cross-training into bar, floor, or hotel roles
- Career progression to Team Leader, Kitchen Shift Leader, or Pub Manager
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to thrive.
Additional Notes
- Under-18s typically earn slightly lower (still above legal minimum)
- Early closure possible for high-volume applications
- Terminal shift pattern: Monday to Sunday, 120 hours/year (20h week average)
Apply Now!
Flexible hours across the week, adjusted weekly according to team needs. Ready to join? Apply through our [Careers Page](link not included—hypothetical reference).
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