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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.

Commis Chef

Commis Chef at The Grain Loft, Manchester Airport

 

Pay Rate: £12.79 (+ as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £13.99 per hour.)

 

Shift Pattern: Full time, scheduled between 4am to 11pm including weekend

 

  • 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 Commis Chef role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.

 

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

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 COMMIS CHEF?

 

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

 

  • Free Meal and Parking while on shifts. 
  • 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)
  • Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
  • Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
  • Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
  • 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, Superstars Recognition.
  • Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.

AS A COMMIS CHEF, YOU’LL:

 

  • Help with deliveries.
  • Prepare meats and vegetables.
  • Assist fellow chefs.
  • Assist in stock rotation.
  • Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
  • Demonstrate effective time management for preparation and food service.
  • Understand precise measurements of dish ingredients and portion sizes.
  • Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
  • Confidently cook completed dishes from the menu.

 

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

 

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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