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About Us
Operating in nearly 40 countries across the world, our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. Whether our customers are flying abroad on holiday, heading off on a business trip or commuting to work by train, we aim to offer them food and drink experiences that meet their many different tastes and needs.

What You’ll Get from Us
Our Commitment to learning and development is our commitment to unlocking our people’s success. We strive to provide a wide range of resources that boost our people’s skills today, and help them fulfil their potential tomorrow. No matter where you join us, you’ll have all the tools you need to take charge of your development. Surrounded by like-minded colleagues and guided by industry experts, it’s your career, your way at SSP.

Kitchen Assistant - Shelby & Co, Birmingham Airport

Kitchen Assistant at Shelby & Co, Birmingham Airport - NEW OPENING! 

Please note, the planned start date for this role is in December.

 

Pay Rate: £11.86 + As a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £13.06 per hour.

You will also receive service charge added to your monthly pay!

 

Shift pattern: Scheduled between 3 am and 10 pm, 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.

 

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, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog. 
 

WHY JOIN SSP AS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT?

 

  • Free meal on shift and free parking.
  • Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
  • Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. T&C apply.
  • Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
  • Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 helpline 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.
  • 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.
  • Washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, or grating ingredients like vegetables, fruits, and meats.
  • Measuring out ingredients and setting up station supplies.
  • Following health and safety guidelines, ensuring all items are stored properly.
  • Labelling items with dates and ensuring ingredients are stored in the right places.
  • Assisting fellow Chefs.

 

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

 

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.

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