Kitchen Assistant- Tap & Brew Airside - Leeds

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Job summary

Join a leading company in the food travel sector as a Kitchen Assistant at Leeds Bradford Airport. You'll be an essential part of creating a welcoming atmosphere by managing food prep and ensuring kitchen hygiene. With competitive pay and various employee benefits, it's a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about food and customer service.

Benefits

Up to 50% employee discount

20% off on alcoholic beverages

75% discount on meals during shifts

Flexible scheduling

Health and wellbeing support

Continuous growth opportunities

Staff car parking

Access to Help@Hand App

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 or over to handle alcohol.
• Preferred background in kitchen roles or food safety.
• References required for last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation including meats and vegetables.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and manage stock.
• Collaborate with team members for efficient operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Kitchen Assistant- Tap & Brew Airside - Leeds

Kitchen Assistant at Bars, Leeds Bradford Airport

Brand New Opening!

Pay Rate: 12.90 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 14.10 per hour. We offer additional service charge.

• Planned opening mid May 2025.
• Candidate will be working in back of house with stock Management and kitchen cleanliness
  

Shift pattern: Full Time, scheduled between 02:00 am- 00:00 am, including weekends.

• Successful candidates will be required to provide references for the last 5 years and undergo a Criminal Record Check in line with Airport Security Regulations.
• 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 and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.
  

If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie's Cookies, Caf Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.

As a Kitchen Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a bar, contributing to creating a welcoming atmosphere and providing excellent customer service. Their responsibilities encompass various tasks, from preparing and serving drinks to maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety regulations. This multifaceted role requires a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and a keen attention to detail.

WHY JOIN SSP AS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

• Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount, including 20% off on alcoholic beverages, at various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
• Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
• Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. T&C apply.
• 75% discount on your meal while on shift.
• Staff Car Parking to park your car at the airport.
• Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme and Chef Academy.
• Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
• Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women's Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
• Activities: Barista Competition, Millie's Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
• Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.
  

AS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU'LL:

• Help with deliveries.
• Prepare meats and vegetables.
• Assist fellow chefs.
• Pot wash
• Kitchen Cleanliness
• Stock Management
• Rubbish Removal
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.