Cook

SSP Food Travel Experts; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is looking for a Cook to join their team at Belfast International Airport. Offering flexibility with both full-time and part-time shifts, the role involves preparing food, maintaining safety standards, and working in a dynamic kitchen environment. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Competitive pay of £13.72 per hour plus night uplift available.

Benefits

Discounted meals on shift

Discounted parking

Colleague discounts up to 50%

Career development

Digital GP access

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Able to provide 5 years of UK references.
• Able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food to brand specifications.
• Measure ingredients and portion dishes accurately.
• Keep your station clean and organized.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work as part of a fast-paced back-of-house team.
• Support with stock rotation and waste minimization.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Ability to learn

Kitchen safety standards

Job description

Cook – Sip & Stone, Belfast International Airport

£13.72 per hour + £1.20 per hour night uplift (£14.92 between midnight–6am)

Full-time & part-time | Immediate starts | Fixed-term until Jan 2026

Looking for a Cook role with great pay, stability and a brilliant team? Join SSP at Sip & Stone, Belfast International Airport, where every shift brings new energy, great people and plenty of opportunities to learn.

Experience isn’t essential — we’ll give you full training. What you do need is reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to travel to the airport for early starts (driving is preferred as public transport can be limited).

Pay & Shifts

• £13.72 per hour
• + £1.20 per hour uplift between midnight and 6am
• Opportunity to earn service charge / tips (not contractual)*
• Shifts between 3am and 11pm, including weekends & bank holidays
• Flexible full-time (30h) & part-time (20h) shifts
• Discounted onsite parking for all shifts

About the Cook Role

As a Cook, you’ll help keep our busy kitchen running smoothly by preparing food to spec, supporting service and maintaining high safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cooking and preparing food to brand specifications
• Measuring ingredients and portioning dishes accurately
• Keeping your station clean, organised and ready for service
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Working as part of a fast-paced back‑of‑house team
• Supporting with stock rotation and minimising waste

We provide full training, so if you have the right attitude, we’ll teach you everything else.

About You

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Reliable, positive and eager to learn
• Happy working in a busy, energetic kitchen
• Able to commute for 3am starts (driving preferred)
• Over 18 years old
• Able to provide 5 years of UK references and pass a Criminal Record Check

Why Join SSP?

• Discounted parking & discounted meals on shift
• Colleague discounts up to 50%
• Friends & Family discount app
• Award‑winning training & apprenticeships
• Digital GP access & wellbeing support
• Career development across 550+ brands

If you’re ready for a Cook role that’s fast‑paced, fun and full of opportunity, apply today and start your journey with SSP at Belfast International Airport.

*There is no contractual entitlement to be considered for a distribution of tips.

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