Kitchen Assistant

SSP UK & Ireland; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training and apprenticeships

Discounted meal on shift

Free parking

Employee and Friends & Family discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A prominent catering company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their operations at Liverpool Airport. The role involves prepping and cooking food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the service team during busy periods. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience, a strong sense of teamwork, and a willingness to work flexible shifts. Full training is provided, and candidates must have UK residency and the Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience (hospitality or quick-service) desirable; full training provided.
• Able to follow specs, portion sizes and food safety procedures confidently.
• Organised, reliable and detail-focused; takes pride in cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food during busy peaks.
• Support the pass and work closely with the bar/FOH team.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Description

This is an on-site role for a Kitchen Assistant at Bars, Liverpool Airport. You’ll keep the kitchen flowing during busy peaks—prepping, cooking to spec, portioning accurately and maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards. You’ll support the pass, work closely with the bar/FOH team, help with stock rotation/deliveries and uphold a safe, organised workstation.

Hours & Pattern

• Hours of operation: 02:00–23:00
• Working pattern: flexible across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays; no split shifts and we aim for days off together where possible.

What you’ll get

• Award-winning training and apprenticeships
• Real progression
• Discounted meal on shift
• Free parking
• Employee and Friends & Family discounts
• Wellbeing support

Airport essentials

• Current UK residency and Right to Work in the UK
• 5 years’ checkable references
• Criminal Record Check
• Some tasks/shifts require 18+

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience (hospitality or quick-service) desirable; full training provided
• Able to follow specs, portion sizes and food safety procedures confidently
• Strong teamwork, communication and pace under pressure
• Organised, reliable and detail-focused; takes pride in cleanliness
• Willing to work early/late shifts and peak trading days
• Eligibility: UK residency & Right to Work required (no sponsorship); able to complete airport vetting (5-year history + CRC); 18+ for certain shifts/tasks

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality