Kitchen Assistant

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; Hybrid; 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 and development

Job summary

SSP Deutschland GmbH is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for a fixed-term contract. The role involves cooking to spec, measuring portions, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. You will work flexibly across weekdays, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Applicants should be 18+ with references and will receive full training. Competitive hourly pay, with a night shift premium and employee discounts, plus development programs.

Qualifications

• Ambitious team player seeking to progress in culinary career.
• Loves fast-paced environments with positive energy.
• Requires 5 years of references and a criminal record check.
• Must be 18 years or older for certain tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accurate cooking and presentation to specification.
• Measure ingredients and portion sizes precisely.
• Keep workstation clean and organized.
• Contribute to maintaining food safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

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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 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.

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