Kitchen Assistant - Dicken's Inn

SSP Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Meal while on shifts

Employee Discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Award-winning training, apprenticeshi​

Job summary

SSP Group is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at The Dickens Inn, St Katharine Dock in London. The role supports busy services, maintains cleanliness, and helps ensure food safety standards are met while working with a dynamic team across flexible shifts.

The position offers full-time hours (30 hours) on a fixed-term contract through 31 December 2026, with an hourly pay rate of £13.43. Training and uniforms are provided to help you settle in quickly.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and a team player aiming to progress in culinary career.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a positive vibe.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older for certain shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accurate cooking and presentation to spec.
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Keep workstation clean and organised.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable. Uniform and equipment provided.

Skills

Team player

Ambitious

18 years+

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - THE DICKENS INN, ST KATHERINE DOCK

We have Full Time (30hrs) roles available! Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2026.

Pay Rate: £13.43 per hour

Hours of operation are 10am to 12:00 am.Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. Please note this role may require occasional over night support on shifts during busy Christmas period.

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.
• Due to some responsibilities within theKitchen Assistantrole, applicants willneed to be 18 years of age or overto 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. We will provide your uniform & equipment.

AS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Discounted Meal 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.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.