Kitchen assistant

J D Wetherspoon; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national pub chain is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support kitchen operations. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high safety standards. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn. Flexibility in shift patterns is available, and the position offers competitive pay, training, and the opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meal and drink while working

20% discount on food and drinks

£1 extra per hour for late shifts

Bonus scheme up to 19% of pay

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• No experience is needed; a good attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Reliability and teamwork are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to the correct specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Work as part of a team to meet quality targets.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Good attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Ref

Job Ref: 640064

Job Title

Job Title: Kitchen assistant

Pub

Pub: The Plimsoll Line, Redcar

Salary

Salary: £12.41

Closing Date

Closing Date: 24-10-2025

Vacancy Description

The ideal applicant: We're looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working teams. No experience is needed, 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 know that we can teach you the skills you'll need to succeed.

Whether you’re looking for 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 rate of pay
• a free meal and a drink, when working
• 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests), when not working
• £1 extra per hour, for hours worked during midnight-5.59am
• bonus scheme - earn up to 19% of your pay
• availability of guaranteed-hours contracts and variable-hours contracts
• paid holiday
• free shares (after a qualifying period)
• loyalty reward scheme

The role

At a glance, your role is to work as part of a team to prepare and cook food and to help to keep the kitchen running smoothly, all while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service.

Our pubs open early and close late, so we offer great flexibility with shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.

Duties Include

• preparing, cooking and presenting food to the correct spec
• operating kitchen work stations, including grills, fryers, microwaves and more
• working as a team to keep to time and quality targets
• following food hygiene and allergen, as well as health and safety, standards
• cleaning as you go, including full kitchen clean-downs
• rotating stock and storing food safely
• completing required induction, role‑specific and ongoing refresher training and contributing to continuous improvement

Progression and development

Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, we can support your development with:

• structured on‑the‑job training.
• apprenticeships and management academies.
• cross‑training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel).
• opportunities to move into team‑leader, kitchen‑shift‑leader and/or pub‑manager roles.

Inclusive environment

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.

Read more about our kitchen associate role

Working Hours

• Hours per week: 20
• Monday: Flexible
• Tuesday: Flexible
• Wednesday: Flexible
• Thursday: Flexible
• Friday: Flexible
• Saturday: Flexible
• Sunday: Flexible