Kitchen Assistant

Company: SSP Group
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Location: Liverpool
Job Description:

KITCHEN ASSISTANT – KISSING GATE, LIVERPOOL AIRPORT

Fixed-term, summer contracts available now!

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

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 the Kitchen Assistant role, applicants will need 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.

    Posted: March 14th, 2026