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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.

Chef De Partie - Y Castell

About the Role

Full-time and Part-time seasonal Chef de Partie roles available at Cardiff Airport. 

Pay Rate: £13.90 + 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 £15.40 per hour.

Shift pattern: 2 am and 11 pm

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 Team Member 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.

Calling all culinary enthusiasts! Join our dynamic team as a Chef de Partie and immerse yourself in a world of flavour and excitement. With a passion for creating culinary masterpieces and a knack for thriving in fast-paced kitchens, you'll be at home crafting unforgettable dishes in our vibrant environment.

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?

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

  • Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
  • Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance
  • Free Meal and Parking while on shifts
  • 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 help line 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, Superstars Recognition
  • Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more

AS A CHEF DE PARTIE YOU’LL:

  • Be part of a kitchen that is creative, nurturing and positive, promoting learning and a passion for food and produce.
  • Have previous experience as a chef for at least x years(per site)
  • Learn set recipes and ensure all menu items are made to specification, meeting our high standard of quality and presentation.
  • Communicate with the kitchen team, taking on board regular feedback
  • Ensure that Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are adhered to and recommendations from Food Safety Audits carried out.
  • Assist with all administration for the kitchen, ensuring that it is completed according to all deadlines, including food hygiene records, stocktakes, wastage sheets and cleanliness records.
  • Support the Kitchen Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding of any new Kitchen team members.
  • Demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
  • Manage stock control and food margins.
  • Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast paced environment.
  • Ensure a fair approach when managing performance

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

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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