Kitchen staff

J D Wetherspoon; Pwllheli; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their kitchen teams. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking food while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and customer service. No experience is necessary, and there are opportunities for training and career advancement within the company. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including a free meal during shifts and discounts when not working.

Benefits

Free meal and a drink during shifts

20% discount on food and drinks

Bonus scheme

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene standards

Willingness to learn

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.

Duties

• 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