Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of Pay £13.90 per hour

Permanent role after references

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Manchester Airport Terminal 1 to support food service operations and uphold high standards of hygiene and safety. The role involves following shift patterns, wearing uniforms, and assisting management.

The ideal candidate will have previous kitchen experience, strong communication, and a customer‑service mindset, with flexibility to work early and late shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen/food prep.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge.
• Strong customer service skills.
• High motivation and reliability.
• Attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
• Airport lounge experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work shift patterns and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Dress according to standards and wear uniform at all times.
• Use only approved products and equipment for the job.
• Sign in/out to ensure hours are paid correctly and follow rota.
• Keep food safety, health and safety, and hygiene records up to date.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as requested.
• Assist management and undertake reasonable requests.

Skills

Chef experience

Communication

Food hygiene

Customer service

Attention to detail

Motivation

Airport lounge experience

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role

Kitchen Assistant at Manchester Airport Terminal 1

We're experience makers

And relationship builders

And we're hiring !

Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don't dream it, you live it every day. Here you'll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together.

Be part of something greater.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion

Come on in - the door's open! As a global company, our market is the world - therefore it's only right that our teams reflect all the incredible diversity it has to offer.

What you'll do

• To dress accordingly to the standards and guidelines advised and wear the supplied uniform garments at all times when on duty.
• To only use products and equipment supplied and specifically for the job.
• Ensure that all H&S & F&S documentation for example cleaning schedules and temperature records are signed off daily once all tasks have been completed.
• Comply with all legal and company procedures relating to food safety, health and safety and personal hygiene.
• Sign in and out when on shift to ensure hours worked are paid correctly. Follow the shift's rota.
• Attend training sessions and staff / client meetings as requested.
• Assist management and undertake all reasonable requests

What you'll bring

• Previous chef experience
• Strong communication skills
• Basic food hygiene
• Good customer service skills
• Highly motivated.
• Attention to detail.
• Airport Lounge experience would be useful.
• Flexibility required accommodating shifts patterns.

Why Sodexo?

• Rate of Pay : £13.90 per hour
• Shifts : 2 early - 4:45am-14pm, 2 lates - 14pm-22:30pm , 2 off (4 on 2 off)
• MUST be able to provide 5 years of working history in UK & UK address history
• The role will be made permanent upon gaining references for full pass.