Kitchen Assistant

SSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 1,850,116 - 2,015,428; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meal and parking

Employee discounts

Award-winning training programs

Health & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

SSP is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Manchester Airport on a fixed term, part time contract. The role includes a pay rate of £13.43 per hour, with an increase for night shifts. You’ll enjoy working with renowned brands in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates are ambitious team players, 18+ years old, and ready to progress their culinary careers. Full training is provided, and previous kitchen experience, while desirable, is not mandatory. Employee benefits include meal and parking discounts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Applicants need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but we will provide full training if you are new to the field.

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.

Skills

team player

cooking skills

kitchen safety standards

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Fixed term contract, part time hours, until September 2026!

Pay Rate: £13.43 per hour + 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.
• Applicants 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 programmes.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

Ready to be part of the buzz? Apply now and join SSP as a Kitchen Assistant!

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