Kitchen Assistant - Kissing Gate

SSP UK & Ireland; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meal

Discounted parking

Employee discounts

Friends and family discount app

Training & development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

SSP UK & Ireland is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Kissing Gate at Liverpool Airport. This fixed-term, summer role offers a pay rate of £13.43 per hour, with an extra £1.20 per hour for hours between midnight and 6 AM, bringing it to £14.63 per hour.

The position operates 2am–11pm, full- or part-time, with shifts across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. Training, discounts, and career development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• References checked, 5+ years preferred.
• Criminal Record Check required.
• 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.
• Uniform and equipment provided.

Skills

Team player

Culinary career progression

Criminal record check

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - KISSING GATE, LIVERPOOL AIRPORT

Fixed-term, summer contracts available now!

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.

Opportunity to earn extra tips and service charge*

Shift Pattern: Full-Time/Part-Time, scheduled between 2am to 11pm. 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 Brew Dog 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 a Criminal Record Check required.
• Due to some responsibilities within theKitchen 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. We will provide your uniform & equipment.

As a Kitchen Assistant, We Will Offer You

• Discounted Meal and discounted Parking while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

• There is no contractual entitlement to be considered for a distribution of the tips within your role.

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