Seasonal Kitchen Roles

SSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading airport catering company is hiring for Seasonal Kitchen Roles at Newcastle Airport, offering both full-time and part-time positions. Roles include Kitchen Assistant and Chef de Partie, with pay rates starting from £12.40 per hour. Ideal candidates will possess kitchen experience and must undergo a criminal record check. Benefits include employee discounts, award-winning training, and health support. Join a diverse team serving well-known brands in a bustling environment.

Benefits

Discounted Meal

Discounted parking

Employee Discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Relevant kitchen experience preferred.
• Must provide checkable references.
• 18+ for shifts involving alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ensure quality of dishes served.
• Lead kitchen team in Chef de Partie role.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team leadership

Job description

Seasonal Kitchen Roles - Newcastle Airport - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Employer SSP

Location Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Salary Competitive

Closing date 10 Feb 2026

Sector Chef jobs, Chef, Chef de Partie, Demi Chef De Partie

Job Type Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

Seasonal Kitchen roles - Newcastle Airport - Newcastle upon Tyne

Secure your summer job now - Newcastle Airport (SSP)!

Kitchen & Chefs roles - register your interest now. Variety of contracts available between March and September 2026!

• Kitchen Assistant: 12.40 p/h and Night premium: + 1.20 p/h (00:00-06:00)
• Chef de Partie: 12.70 p/h and Night premium: + 1.50 p/h (00:00-06:00)

All pay rates are scheduled for review in April

Why SSP

Serve travellers with brands you know- Aster & Thyme, Bar11, Cabin Bar, Tap& Brew, Queystne Bar -with great training, real progression, and perks:

• 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.

We're currently on the lookout for both Full Time and Part Time Chefs at:

• Aster & Thyme
• Tap & Brew
• Queystone Bar
• Bar 11
• Beer House

Airport checks (must-have)

• 5 years of checkable references and a Criminal Record Check
• 18+ for some tasks/shifts and roles involving alcohol service
• Reliable transport for early starts aligned to flight schedules
• Previous experience in leading the kitchen team is necessary for Chef de Partie role

About SSP

We operate restaurants, cafes and bars in airports/rail across the UK & Ireland (think M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, Caff Ritazza and more).

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