Kitchen Assistant

The Best Connection Group Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider near Gatwick Airport is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals for flights. This role involves meal preparation, supporting chefs, and maintaining cleanliness in a busy kitchen. The ideal candidate should be reliable, a team player, and willing to learn. Offering £12.50 per hour, free meals, and the potential for a permanent position. Join a supportive team.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Free hot meals and drinks

All uniform and PPE supplied

Training and opportunities to grow

Responsibilities

• Prepare airline meals and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with cooking tasks and organize workstations.
• Manage food deliveries and ensure stock rotation.
• Adhere to food safety rules and use PPE.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable working on their feet

Confident using basic kitchen equipment

Able to lift and move catering items safely

Great team players

Willing to learn and develop new skills

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick Airport

Location: Gate Gourmet, Perimeter Road, Crawley

Ready for a new opportunity? Join The Best Connection and step into the exciting world of manufacturing and production industry with Gate Gourmet, right beside London Gatwick Airport. This is your chance to be part of a team that helps prepare meals served on flights all over the world!

Pay & Working Hours

• £12.50 per hour
• Overtime: £18.75 | Bank Holidays: £25.00
• Shift patterns: 06:00-15:00, 07:00-16:00, 08:00-17:00
• Rotas available: 5 days on / 3 days off or 4 days on / 2 days off
• Flexible availability required.
• Ongoing role with the chance to become permanent
• Start as soon as your airport checks are cleared

What You'll Enjoy

• Free parking on site
• Free hot meals and drinks while you work
• All uniform and PPE supplied
• Supportive managers and a friendly, multicultural team
• Training and opportunities to grow into new roles

What the Job Involves

Inside the busy airport kitchen, you'll help prepare airline meals and equipment by:

• Chopping, slicing, washing, peeling, and preparing basic ingredients.
• Helping with simple cooking tasks, passing ingredients, and keeping workstations organised.
• Unpacking deliveries, organising food stores, rotating stock, and checking dates.
• Following food safety rules, wearing correct PPE, and keeping work areas tidy.
• Helping wherever needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

We're Looking For People Who Are:

• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working on their feet in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Confident using basic kitchen equipment and utensils
• Able to lift and move catering items safely when required
• Great team players with a positive, can-do attitude
• Willing to learn and develop new skills - no experience needed!

Candidates requirements to get you started :

We'll guide you through the process:

• Criminal Record Check (paid by TBC)
• 5-year history check
• Valid photo ID
• Paid Aviation Security Training
• Right to work in the UK

Apply Now!

If you're looking for steady work, great benefits, and an exciting environment, apply today to become a Kitchen Assistant at Gatwick Airport!