Kitchen Porter - Birmingham Airport

SSP Food Travel Experts; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Discounted parking

Employee discounts

Friends and family discount app

Award-winning training and development

Job summary

SSP Food Travel Experts is hiring a Kitchen Porter at Birmingham Airport on a fixed-term contract until the end of January 2027. The role pays £12.85 per hour, with an extra £1.20 per hour for hours from 6 AM, bringing it to £14.05 per hour. There are opportunities to earn tips and service charges, with full training provided.

Shifts run 3am–12am across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. No prior kitchen experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of references and criminal record check required.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.
• No prior kitchen experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs with basic prep and waste management.
• Keep kitchen areas clean (dishes, surfaces, floors).
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Reliable

Job description

KITCHEN PORTER - SHELBY & CO, BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT

Fixed term contract until end of January 2027!

Pay Rate: £12.85 per hour +as a little incentive, you will earn an extra

£1.20 per hourfor hours worked between

6 AM,bringing your rate of pay to

£14.05 per hour.

Opportunity to earn extra tips and service charge

Hours of operation are

3am to 12am

.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 Porter role that’s fun, fast and full of good people? You’ve found it! From busy mornings to buzzing afternoons, no two moments are the same! If you love a good rush, smiling faces, and great vibes - this is the place to be.

ABOUT YOU:

• If you like your job with a side of fun, friends, and fast pace - you’re in the right place! Step into our Kitchen, where the atmosphere’s electric and the team spirit’s real.
• You are someone who prefers keeping busy and takes pride in your work.

5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.

• Due to some responsibilities within the Kitchen Porter role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.

ABOUT THE KITCHEN PORTER ROLE:

• Support chefs with basic prep and waste management.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, including dishes, surfaces, and floors.
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not necessary. We will provide full training.

AS A KITCHEN PORTER WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Discounted meal and discounted parkingwhile on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.

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.