Kitchen Assistant

SSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meal

Parking

Employee discounts

Friends & Family App

Training & development

Job summary

Monty’s Diner at Leeds Bradford Airport is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a part-time, fixed-term contract through to December 2026. The role offers £13.43 per hour, with an additional £1.20 per hour for night hours (midnight–6am), bringing some shifts to £14.63 per hour.

Benefits include tips, service charge opportunities, and great training. You’ll work 3am–11pm across weekdays and holidays, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Basic understanding of allergies and cross contamination is required!
• 18+ years of age 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 we will provide full training if you are new to the field.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - MONTY'S DINER, LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT

Part time, fixed term contracts 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.

• Opportunity to earn extra tips and service charge*

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.
• Basic understanding of alergies and cross contamination is required!
• Due to some responsibilities within the Kitchen Assistant role, applicants willneed 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 desirablebut 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.

*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.