Kitchen Team Member-Southampton

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kitchen Assistant and ignite your culinary career! In this fast-paced kitchen environment, you'll assist with food preparation and ensure kitchen safety standards. Enjoy a generous discount on meals while on shift and various employee benefits. This role offers a great opportunity for growth and development in the culinary field. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a lively atmosphere, this is the perfect position for you!

Benefits

75% discount on meals

Up to 50% employee discounts

20% discount for friends and family

Access to shopping discounts

Continuous training and development

Health and wellbeing support

Pension plans

Life assurance

Share incentives

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare meats and vegetables and follow precise measurements.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deliveries and manage stock rotation.
• Support fellow chefs and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Time Management

Food Safety Standards

Team Support

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Kitchen Assistant roles in Southampton area

Pay rate: £12.90 per hour + an incentive of £1.20 extra for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, totaling £14.10 per hour.

Shift pattern: Scheduled between 3:00 AM and 12:00 AM

• Successful candidates will need to provide references for the last 5 years and undergo a Criminal Record Check in line with Airport Security Regulations.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older to perform certain tasks or shifts and may need to handle and serve alcohol.

Join our dynamic team as a Kitchen Assistant and ignite your culinary career! Dive into a fast-paced kitchen environment where every dish is a masterpiece in the making.

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WHY JOIN SSP AS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT?

At SSP, we offer more than jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

• 75% discount on your meal while on shift.
• Employee Discounts: Up to 50% off, including 20% off on alcoholic beverages, at SSP brands across the UK.
• Friends and Family App: 20% discount at select SSP outlets (T&C apply).
• Help@Hand App: Access to shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 helpline, and wellbeing support.
• Continuous Growth: Training, apprenticeships, development programs, Duty Manager Development Programme, and Chef Academy.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, family-friendly leave.
• Culture: We value diversity and inclusion, supporting networks like LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity, and Disability.
• Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life Assurance, Share Incentives, Cycle to Work, and competitive pay rates.

AS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT, YOU’LL:

• Assist with deliveries.
• Prepare meats and vegetables.
• Support fellow chefs.
• Manage stock rotation.
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards.
• Manage time effectively for prep and service.
• Follow precise measurements and portion sizes.
• Perform cleaning duties as directed.
• Cook dishes confidently from the menu.

Think you belong at SSP? Apply now to start your journey as a Kitchen Assistant!

SSP is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to recruiting talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.