Kitchen Assistant

SSP UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meal

Parking

Employee discounts

Friends & Family discount app

Training & development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

SSP UK & Ireland is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Tap&Brew at Leeds Bradford Airport. This fixed-term, part-time role runs until January 2027 with a base pay of £13.43 per hour and a night-shift uplift of £1.20, totaling £14.63 per hour for eligible hours. A supportive training environment and tips are available.

Shifts run 3 am–9 pm across weekdays and holidays. Applicants must be 18+, have five references, and pass a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and a team player with a readiness to progress in a culinary career.
• Must have 5 years of references and pass Criminal Record Check.
• Age 18+ for certain tasks/shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accurate cooking and presentation to specification.
• Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes precisely.
• Keep workstation clean and organized.
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards.
• Training will be provided for newcomers.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - TAP&BREW, LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT

Fixed term contract, part time hours, until January 2027!

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.

• Opportunity to earn extra tips and service charge*

Hours of operation are 3 am to 9 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.

*There is no contractual entitlement to be considered for a distribution of the tips within your role.

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