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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.

Junior NPD Chef

About the Role

Junior NPD Chef - Camden, London

 

As a junior NPD Chef, your responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the culinary team. You execute tasks according to recipes and standards, ensuring a smooth kitchen operation while learning and honing culinary skills under the guidance of experienced chefs.

 

You will:

  • Ensure the Jamestown kitchen is kept clean and well-maintained
  • Receive and store all items ordered for the kitchen
  • Cook and prepare food as per senior NPD chef’s instructions
  • Support food tastings and presentations
  • Prepare and serve food for internal events and hospitality
  • Order food items for photo shoots, then box them up for transportation
  • Maintain a clean and orderly appearance in line with brand and legal standards
  • Assist colleagues, promote teamwork, and communicate openly
  • Adhere to Food Safety and Health and Safety standards
  • Assist in training new team members
  • Support new unit openings when required

 

What you’ll need:

  • Basic Culinary Skills
  • Food Safety Knowledge
  • Adaptability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Learning Attitude
  • Physical Stamina
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills

There are lot of reason why SPP is a great place to work. Here are just a few of them.

  • A great career with access to continuous learning, development and the opportunity to study an apprenticeship.
  • We take your development seriously, so this is a great place to get on in your career. You’ll have ongoing learning opportunities and access to online and face-to-face training so you can achieve the career you want.
  • It’s an inclusive place where everyone’s welcome. We celebrate the individuality of our colleagues – because they’re what makes SSP, SSP.
  • Your Voice matters, and we’ll always welcome and listen to your ideas and opinions.
  • We put your wellbeing first, and support is always available if you need it.
  • Our colleagues are truly great people, so you can be confident that wherever you work in SSP, you’ll be in good company.

 

Our benefits include:

  • Award-winning training and development with access to apprenticeships
  • Up to 50% employee discount on a variety of SSP brands and franchises across the UK, including M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, Caffe Ritazza and many more!
  • Discounts on shopping, days out, health and wellbeing, cinemas and more!
  • UK pensions Plans
  • Share Incentive Plan (SIP)
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing support: Retail Trust
  • Family friendly leave

 

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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