Kitchen staff

J D Wetherspoon; Devon; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A popular UK pub chain seeks enthusiastic Kitchen staff in Devon, Gauteng. Ideal candidates should love teamwork and have a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include preparing meals to specification, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and working as a part of a supportive team. The role offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for career progression, making it suitable for those seeking a long-term career or extra shifts. Join a vibrant team with award-winning training programs.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink during shifts

20% discount on food, drinks, and accommodation

Bonus scheme up to 19% of pay

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• No formal experience required, but a good attitude is essential.
• Willingness to learn and handle pressure is preferred.
• Reliability and friendliness are important traits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen area.
• Work collaboratively within the kitchen team.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Basic food preparation

Job description

Job Ref: 645393

Job Title: Kitchen staff

Pub: The Admiral Collingwood

Salary: £12.41

Closing Date: 29-01-2026

Hours Per Week: 30

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

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.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

Read more about our kitchen associate role.