Kitchen staff

J D Wetherspoon; Hartford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub chain in the United Kingdom is hiring kitchen staff to prepare and cook food while maintaining high standards. Candidates should be fun, enthusiastic, and willing to learn, as no prior experience is necessary. The role offers flexible shift patterns, structured on-the-job training, and opportunities for career progression. Additionally, enjoy benefits like a free meal at work and discounts on food and drinks. If you are reliable and love teamwork, this could be the right role for you.

Benefits

Free meal and drink when working

20% discount on food and drinks

£1 extra per hour for late night shifts

Bonus scheme up to 19%

Paid holiday

Free shares after a qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• Fun, enthusiastic, and passionate individuals are welcome.
• No experience needed, just a good attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to the correct specifications.
• Operate kitchen workstations including grills and fryers.
• Clean as you go and follow hygiene regulations.

Skills

Good attitude

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

competitive rate of pay

Benefits

• 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