Kitchen Assistant

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,297 - 23,211; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on‑site airport parking

Access to the 'Benefits me' reward portal

Annual bonus scheme

Uniform provided

Meals and drinks while on duty

24‑hour employee assistance programme

Discounts on travel to work

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) is hiring Kitchen Assistants for their Airport Hospitality Team in Manchester. In this temporary role, you will assist in delivering an excellent lounge experience, ensuring cleanliness and supporting the kitchen team.

Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with flexibility for varying shifts. Various benefits include free on-site parking, uniform, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is desirable.
• Must be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lounge team in delivering an excellent lounge experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
• Wash crockery, cutlery, and light equipment.
• Report maintenance issues and clear breakages.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in a similar role

Flexibility

Job description

The role

Temporary position until 31st October 2025. Salary: £14.34 per hour (including shift allowance).

We are currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistants to join our Airport Hospitality Team. The award‑winning lounges offer an unrivaled passenger experience.

Duties

• Assist the lounge team in delivering an excellent lounge experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and all storage locations in line with health and safety standards.
• Wash all crockery, cutlery and light equipment; oversized items are washed in designated sinks using the correct Ecolab chemical.
• Clean kitchen ovens, fridges and floors according to operating standard.
• Ensure that crockery, cutlery and equipment are stored correctly and that floors and fire exits remain unobstructed.
• Monitor waste disposal bins and recycle by placing items in the correct bins, adhering to the waste policy.
• Report any maintenance issues.
• Clear all breakages and spillages following operating procedure and dispose correctly.
• Tend to deliveries, confirm receipt, arrange storage and maintain stock rotation.

What will make you successful in the role?

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Flexibility: lounge open 7 days a week with shifts 5.00am–9.30pm.
• You must be over the age of 18.

Benefits

• Free on‑site airport parking while on duty and also when on holiday (subject to availability and pre‑booking).
• Access to the “Benefits me” reward portal.
• All colleague annual bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Meals and drinks while on duty.
• 24‑hour employee assistance programme.
• Tax‑free airside shopping (airside pass holders only).
• Pension scheme.
• Discounts on tram and train travel to work.
• Discounts on products such as Escape Lounges and holiday parking at other airports.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are also committed to well‑being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.