Kitchen Assistant

SSP UK & Ireland; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Employee discounts

Friends & family app

Training & development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

SSP UK & Ireland at Crewe Station (Uppercrust) is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for full-time 30 hours per week. Pay is £12.71/hr, with a raise to £13.91/hr for eligible hours between midnight and 6:00am.

Shifts run 4:30am–7:00pm on Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat. You’ll support chefs, maintain cleanliness, manage waste, and assist with customer service. Training is provided; applicants must be 18+ for some shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to follow instructions and keep areas clean.
• 18+ due to some shifts and certain tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with basic prep and waste management.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, including dishes, surfaces, and floors.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Assist with SSP Stores or serving customers as needed.
• Full training provided; previous kitchen experience is desirable but not required.

Skills

Pace & accuracy

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - CREWE STATION, UPPERCRUST

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour (+ an additional £1.20ph on hours worked between midnight & 6:00am taking your hourly rate to £13.91).

We have Full Time (30hrs) roles available.

Variable shifts between 4:30am & 7:00pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

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

Looking for a Kitchen Assistant role that’s fun, fast and full of good people? You’ve found it! From busy mornings to buzzing afternoons, no two moments are the same! If you love a good rush, smiling faces, and great vibes - this is the place to be.

About You

• If you like your job with a side of fun, friends, and fast pace - you’re in the right place! Step into our Kitchen, where the atmosphere’s electric and the team spirit’s real.
• You are someone who prefer keeping busy and takes pride in your work.
• Due to some responsibilities within theKitchen Assistantrole, applicants willneed to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.

About The Kitchen Assistant Role

• Support chefs with basic prep and waste management.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, including dishes, surfaces, and floors.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• This is a multi-functional role so you will also assist with the SSP Stores or serving customers.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not necessary. We will provide full training.

As a Kitchen Assistant We Will Offer You

• Discounted Meal while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

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