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Kitchen staff
Job Title: Kitchen Staff
Job Ref: 658088 Location: The Parchment Makers, Havant Salary: £12.91 per hour (+ £1 extra for midnight-5:59am shifts) Closing Date: 06-07-2026 Hours Per Week: 12 (flexible shifts)
About This Role
We’re seeking fun, enthusiastic, and passionate people to join our dynamic teams in our award-winning pubs. No prior experience is required, just a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or just extra shifts, this role is ideal if you’re reliable, friendly, and thrive in a team environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: Market-leading rates
- Free meal and drink while working
- 20% discount on all food, drinks, and hotel stays (for you and up to three guests)
- Bonus scheme: Earn up to 19% of your pay
- Flexible contracts: Guaranteed and variable-hour options
- Paid holiday
- Free shares (after qualifying period)
- Loyalty rewards
- Training and progression:
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- Structured on-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and management academies
- Cross-training (e.g., bar, hospitality, hotel roles)
- Career progression into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader, or pub-manager roles
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The Role: Responsibilities
Your key tasks include:
- Food preparation, cooking and presentation to high standards
- Operating kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, microwaves, etc.)
- Collaborating as part of a team to meet time and quality targets
- Adhering to food hygiene, allergen safety, and health & safety protocols
- Maintaining cleanliness—real-time tidying and full kitchen clean-downs
- Managing stock rotation and safe food storage
- Attending training (induction, role-specific, and ongoing refresher sessions)
- Supporting continuous improvement in kitchen operations
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Shifts: Early mornings through to late-night work. Hours: Mon-Sun, typically 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM (flexible patterns).
Progression and Culture
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers began in the kitchen. We’re committed to inclusion and development:
- Your progress is supported through structured training and real-world experience.
- Career paths open up in team-leading and management.
- No question asked about your background, identity, or beliefs—just your worker!
Note for Under-18s: Salary is aligned with but usually above national minimum wage guidelines.
If applications exceed expected volume, the vacancy may close early.
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