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J D Wetherspoon

8d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Facilities Management
  • Sheffield

Requirements

  • 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.
  • If you`re reliable, friendly and love working as part of a team - this role could be perfect for you.

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

FAQs

What is the salary for the Kitchen Staff position?

The salary for the Kitchen Staff position is £12.91 per hour.

Is prior experience required for this role?

No prior experience is needed; we are looking for candidates with a good attitude and a willingness to learn.

What are the benefits of working at The Sheaf Island?

Benefits include a competitive rate of pay, a free meal and drink while working, a 20% discount on food and hotel accommodation, extra pay for late-night hours, a bonus scheme, guaranteed and variable-hours contracts, paid holiday, free shares after a qualifying period, and a loyalty reward scheme.

What are the typical working hours for this position?

The working hours are flexible, with the role averaging around 12 hours per week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes.

What kind of training and development opportunities are available?

We offer structured on-the-job training, apprenticeships and management academies, cross-training into other areas, and opportunities to progress into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader, or pub-manager roles.

How does Wetherspoon ensure an inclusive working environment?

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, ensuring that all employees feel comfortable being themselves and have the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

Can under-18s apply for the Kitchen Staff position?

Yes, under-18s can apply, but they may attract a lower rate of pay, which is always in line with national guidelines.

What are the duties of a Kitchen Staff member?

Duties include preparing, cooking and presenting food, operating kitchen workstations, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, rotating stock, and completing required training.

What should I do if I want to apply for the position?

To apply for the Kitchen Staff position, you can follow the application instructions provided in the job listing.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 26-04-2026.

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J D Wetherspoon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our founder and chairman, Tim Martin, set up J D Wetherspoon in 1979. Why ‘J D Wetherspoon’? Because ‘J D’ form the initials of Sheriff JD Hogg from The Dukes of Hazzard TV series, of course, while Mr Wetherspoon was one of Tim’s teachers in New Zealand! In addition to our Wetherspoon pubs, we also run Lloyds No.1 bars – the same great standards and value, but with music. We also have Wetherspoon hotels – quality accommodation, at great prices. Starting with a single pub, Tim stood behind the bar and approached the difficult learning curve of running a pub, while gaining an appreciation of the importance of thousands of baby steps and small improvements which make a business successful. This same ethos stands as true today as it did back in 1979 – and Tim characterises his business by adopting a very democratic approach to running the pubs, creating an inclusive environment for all staff to be involved in changes and ideas. Tim believes that fixing small things and making small improvements are more important in a company than the more grandiose schemes which might attract the attention of the media or the stock market. He also tries to ensure that big ideas emanating from the board or senior managers are subjected to a ‘sense test’, by being put forward at weekly meetings to a wide range of staff. This helps to prevent his and others’ flights of fancy from being adopted simply because they are from directors. Tim also understands that pubs are run by managers and are about people; so, every week, he still pounds the beat, visiting numerous pubs, looking at the smallest details, talking to customers and ensuring that the business is always seeking to move forward.