Cook

SSP Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join SSP as a Cook and be part of a vibrant hospitality team! You will lead the kitchen, maintain culinary excellence, and enjoy benefits like discounted meals and employee discounts. Ideal candidates thrive under pressure and have relevant kitchen experience.

Benefits

Discounted meals during shifts

Employee discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in a high-volume kitchen is desirable.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and lead a kitchen effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team.
• Maintain high culinary standards and ensure food hygiene.

Skills

Leadership

Pressure Management

Culinary Skills

Job description

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Pay Rate: £13.30 per hour + an extra £1.50 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 am, bringing your rate of pay to £14.80 per hour.

We have Part Time (20hrs) roles available.

Hours of operation are 8 am to 9 pm. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays.

Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, and BrewDog to serve customers in airports, train stations, and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day!

Join us as a Cook and help create feel-good moments for our customers. Bring your enthusiasm, positivity, and passion — and leave work knowing you’ve made someone’s day better.

ABOUT YOU:

• You thrive under pressure, love a challenge, and can rally a kitchen behind you.
• A hands-on chef who stays cool, positive, and leads by example.
• Applicants need to be 18 years or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.

ABOUT THE COOK ROLE:

• Lead and supervise the kitchen.
• Assist with administration tasks like food hygiene records, stocktakes, wastage sheets, and cleanliness records, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support the Manager in recruiting, induction, and retention of the Kitchen Team.
• Maintain high culinary standards and deliver excellence in every dish.
• At least one year's experience in a high-volume kitchen is desirable.

AS A COOK, WE OFFER:

• Discounted meals during shifts.
• Employee discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Training, apprenticeships, and development programs.

Step up, lead brilliantly, and apply today to join SSP as a Cook!

We value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.