Grindsmith Cafe - Food Preparation Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.25 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £1.50 unsocial hour shift pay |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester Airport |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Grindsmith - WHSmith |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1756 |
Summary
Food Preparation Assistant – Grindsmith Manchester Airport
As a Food Preparation Assistant at Grindsmith, you’ll help bring our food offer to life through precision, teamwork, and care. You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen, working with fresh ingredients, clean routines, and a shared commitment to quality.
We are looking for various Team Members to work across shift patterns and hours from 8-39 hours.
What you’ll be doing:
Preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients for a variety of dishes
Keeping the kitchen organised, clean, and ready for service
Following food safety guidelines and maintaining hygiene standards
Supporting your team during peak service times with energy and focus
Replenishing counters and ensuring everything is stored correctly
What we’re looking for:
Experience in food preparation with a strong sense of pride in doing things properly, consistently, and to a high standard.
A calm, focused approach to busy service periods
A helpful, team-based attitude with strong attention to detail
Reliability, with a willingness to learn and contribute every day
Commitment to food safety and cleanliness
Why Grindsmith?
Grindsmith is a values-led, independent coffee brand rooted in Manchester. Paired with WHSmith’s rich heritage and innovative approach to travel retail, this collaboration brings together craft, community, and decades of experience to create something truly unique
Shift patterns that suit airport hours, with a supportive team around you
Free Parking while on shift at Manchester Airport
A strong development culture and opportunities to grow within the business
Staff discount, partner perks, plus free a meal and drink while working in a vibrant workplace where you can truly be yourself.
As a Food Preparation Assistant at Grindsmith, you’ll help bring our food offer to life through precision, teamwork, and care. You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen, working with fresh ingredients, clean routines, and a shared commitment to quality.
We are looking for various Team Members to work across shift patterns and hours from 8-39 hours.
What you’ll be doing:
Preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients for a variety of dishes
Keeping the kitchen organised, clean, and ready for service
Following food safety guidelines and maintaining hygiene standards
Supporting your team during peak service times with energy and focus
Replenishing counters and ensuring everything is stored correctly
What we’re looking for:
Experience in food preparation with a strong sense of pride in doing things properly, consistently, and to a high standard.
A calm, focused approach to busy service periods
A helpful, team-based attitude with strong attention to detail
Reliability, with a willingness to learn and contribute every day
Commitment to food safety and cleanliness
Why Grindsmith?
Grindsmith is a values-led, independent coffee brand rooted in Manchester. Paired with WHSmith’s rich heritage and innovative approach to travel retail, this collaboration brings together craft, community, and decades of experience to create something truly unique
Shift patterns that suit airport hours, with a supportive team around you
Free Parking while on shift at Manchester Airport
A strong development culture and opportunities to grow within the business
Staff discount, partner perks, plus free a meal and drink while working in a vibrant workplace where you can truly be yourself.