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Kitchen staff / 6245 - The Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh Airport

J D Wetherspoon PLC
Edinburgh Part-time
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Part time kitchen staff vacancy to cover shifts between 03:00\-23:00, please check transport links before applying.

Shift length between 8\-10 hours.

We offer up to 4 day working week in the kitchen.

All training and uniform will be provided.

Due to working hours this position isn\`t suitable for under 18s, please do not apply

Premium rate of an extra £1 per hour will applied to hours worked between 00:00 and 05:59

All applicants must have the right to work and in the UK, hold a valid photographic ID and have checkable 5 year employment/education history.

The ideal applicants:

We\`re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard\-working teams. We recruit for personality and, as a uk top employer with an award\-winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills to succeed.

What\`s in it for you?

  • a free meal and a drink, when working a four\-hour shift

  • a 20% discount on food and soft drinks, when working; a 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 between midnight and 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

  • free airport parking while on duty
We offer competitive hourly rates for all of our team members:

The Role:

At a glance, your role is to deliver excellent customer service to make hungry and thirsty customers happy by supporting the day to day running of a busy kitchen. All to be discussed during the interview.

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.

HOURS PER WEEK:

24

MONDAY HOURS:

03:00

23:00

TUESDAY HOURS:

03:00

23:00

WEDNESDAY HOURS:

03:00

23:00

THURSDAY HOURS:

03:00

23:00

FRIDAY HOURS:

03:00

23:00

SATURDAY HOURS:

03:00

23:00

SUNDAY HOURS:

03:00

23:00

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