Kitchen Assistant

SSP Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Meal

Parking

Employee Discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Award-winning training

Health & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

SSP Group at Manchester Airport is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a fixed term, part-time contract until December 2026. You will help with cooking to spec, portion sizes, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen while rotating across shifts from 3am to 11pm. Full training is provided for those new to the field and references and DBS checks are required.

The role offers benefits such as staff discounts, parking during shifts, and ongoing training programs to support career growth within SSP brands.

Qualifications

• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Age 18+ for certain tasks or shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accurate cooking and presentation to spec.
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Keep your workstation clean and organised.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but training provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Fixed term contract, part time hours, until end of December 2026!

Pay Rate: £13.43 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £14.63 per hour.

Hours of operation are 3 am to 11 pm. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays.

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! Join SSP and work with some fantastic brands in a place where the energy's high, the training is great, and no two days are the same.

ABOUT YOU:

• Ambitious and a team player, you will be looking to progress your culinary career.
• If you love a good rush, smiling faces, and great vibes - this is the place to be.
• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Kitchen Assistant role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.

ABOUT THE KITCHEN ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Accurate cooking and presentation to spec.
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Keep your workstation clean and organised.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but we will provide full training if you are new to the field.

AS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Discounted Meal and parking 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.