Kitchen Assistant

SSP UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meal and parking on shifts

Employee discounts

Friends and family discount app

Award-winning training, apprenticesh

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

SSP UK & Ireland is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Manchester Airport on a fixed-term contract (part time) until end of December 2026. Pay rate £13.43 per hour, with an extra £1.20 per hour for hours between midnight and 6 AM (£14.63). Shifts run 3 am–11 pm, across weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Training is provided; join a busy, energetic hospitality team serving top brands. Applicants should be 18+, with 5 years of references and a Criminal Record Check required.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and a team player, you will be looking to progress your culinary career.

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 training is provided.

Skills

Team player

Ambitious

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - MANCHESTER AIRPORT

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 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 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 programs.


• Health & Wellbeing Support.

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