Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick Airport

Location: Crawley

Industry: Catering

Looking for your next role? The Best Connection is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants for a major airline catering company based near London Gatwick Airport. Join a busy, friendly team helping to prepare the meals served to passengers travelling worldwide.

Pay & Shifts

£12.50 per hour
Overtime: £18.75 | Bank Holidays: £25.00
Shift patterns available: 06:00-15:00, 07:00-16:00, 08:00-17:00
Rotas: 5 on / 3 off or 4 on / 2 off
Flexibility is essential
Long-term role with the possibility of becoming permanent
Start dates available once airport clearance is complete

Benefits

Free parking on-site
Complimentary hot meals and drinks during your shift
Full uniform and PPE provided
Supportive, diverse, and welcoming environment
Full training given with opportunities to progress into other roles

Responsibilities of the Kitchen Assistant:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll work in a fast-paced airport kitchen, helping to prepare and organise in-flight meals. Daily tasks include:

Preparing ingredients: washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing
Assisting with simple cooking tasks and keeping workstations tidy
Receiving and sorting deliveries, rotating stock, and checking expiry dates
Following hygiene standards and ensuring correct PPE is worn
Working closely with the team to keep production running smoothly

Requirements of the Kitchen Assistant:

Reliable, punctual, and hardworking individuals
Comfortable working on your feet in a busy production environment
Able to use basic kitchen tools safely
Capable of lifting and handling catering equipment when needed
Positive, team-focused attitude
No previous experience required - just enthusiasm and willingness to learn

We'll guide you through all necessary security checks:

Criminal Record Check (provided by TBC)
5-year background check
Valid photographic ID
Paid Aviation Security Training
Right to work in the UK

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