Kitchen staff

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

Job summary

A popular pub chain in Andover is looking for kitchen team members who are enthusiastic and reliable to prepare and serve food. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for progression. Ideal candidates have a good attitude and enjoy working in teams. Benefits include meal discounts, a bonus scheme, and structured training for career development.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink during shifts

20% discount for off-shift dining

Paid holiday

Bonus scheme

Free shares after qualifying period

Qualifications

• No experience is needed, just a good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable and friendly with a love for teamwork.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Enthusiasm

Good attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Hours

Hours Per Week: 28

Monday: Flexible

Tuesday: 15:00 – 22:00

Wednesday: Flexible

Thursday: 16:00 – 23:00

Friday: 16:00 – 23:00

Saturday: Not required

Sunday: Not required

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