Kitchen Assistant - Dicken's Inn

SSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Meal while on shifts.

Employee Discounts.

Friends and Family Discount App.

Award-winning training, apprenticesh­и

Health & Wellbeing Support.

Job summary

SSP is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at The Dickens Inn, St Katherine Dock in London. This is a full-time role (30 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026; pay is £13.43 per hour.

Hours are 10am to 12:00am with flexible shifts across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays, with occasional overnight shifts during peak Christmas periods. Join SSP to work in a fast-paced kitchen with great team energy.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for certain tasks and shifts.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable.
• Willing to work across weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

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.
• Uniform and equipment provided by us.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

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 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 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.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

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.