Kitchen Staff

Role overview

J D Wetherspoon is hiring kitchen staff for its Leeds pub. The position is focused on helping the kitchen team prepare and cook food, keep service running efficiently, and maintain strong standards across cleanliness, safety, and customer service.

This is a flexible full-time role with shifts available across mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes. The weekly schedule shown is 16 hours, with flexible availability listed for every day of the week.

What the employer is looking for

The ideal person is upbeat, enthusiastic, and passionate about working in a busy team environment. Previous experience is not required. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are the main qualities needed. This opportunity is suited to someone looking either for a long-term path or for extra shifts, provided they are reliable, friendly, and comfortable working closely with others.

Key duties

• Prepare, cook, and plate food to the required standards and recipe specifications.
• Use kitchen equipment and workstations such as grills, fryers, microwaves, and similar tools.
• Work alongside the team to meet timing and quality targets.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen, health, and safety procedures at all times.
• Keep the kitchen tidy throughout the shift, including full end-of-shift cleaning.
• Manage stock rotation and store ingredients safely.
• Complete induction, job-specific, and refresher training, while supporting ongoing improvements.

Training and career growth

The company notes that many current team leaders and managers began their careers in the kitchen or behind the bar. Development support may include structured on-the-job training, apprenticeships, management academies, cross-training in bar, floor, or hotel areas, and progression routes into team leader, kitchen shift leader, or pub manager roles.

Pay and benefits

The advertised pay is £12.91 per hour. Additional benefits include a free meal and drink while working, a 20% discount on food, drinks, and hotel accommodation for the employee and up to three guests when off duty, an extra £1 per hour for work completed between midnight and 5:59 a.m., a bonus of up to 19% of pay, paid holiday, free shares after a qualifying period, and a loyalty reward scheme. Both guaranteed-hours and variable-hours contracts are available.

Important notes

Applicants should be aware that under-18s may receive a lower pay rate, in line with national guidance and usually above it. If the employer receives a large number of applications, the vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline of 20-06-2026. The job reference is 656991.

Working pattern

Hours are flexible across Monday to Sunday. The listing shows flexible availability for each day of the week.

Inclusive workplace

The employer states that it promotes an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds, preferences, and beliefs are welcomed and supported.