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Kitchen Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 26 November 2025
Salary: £12.50 to £25 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 December 2025
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, RH6 0NP
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: JN -072025-586_1764163781

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Summary

Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick Airport

Location: Gate Gourmet, Perimeter Road, Crawley

Ready for a new opportunity? Join The Best Connection and step into the exciting world of manufacturing and production industry with Gate Gourmet, right beside London Gatwick Airport. This is your chance to be part of a team that helps prepare meals served on flights all over the world!

Pay & Working Hours
  • £12.50 per hour
  • Overtime: £18.75 | Bank Holidays: £25.00
  • Shift patterns: 06:00-15:00, 07:00-16:00, 08:00-17:00
  • Rotas available: 5 days on / 3 days off or 4 days on / 2 days off
  • Flexible availability required.
  • Ongoing role with the chance to become permanent
  • Start as soon as your airport checks are cleared
What You'll Enjoy
  • Free parking on site
  • Free hot meals and drinks while you work
  • All uniform and PPE supplied
  • Supportive managers and a friendly, multicultural team
  • Training and opportunities to grow into new roles
What the Job Involves

Inside the busy airport kitchen, you'll help prepare airline meals and equipment by:

  • Chopping, slicing, washing, peeling, and preparing basic ingredients.
  • Helping with simple cooking tasks, passing ingredients, and keeping workstations organised.
  • Unpacking deliveries, organising food stores, rotating stock, and checking dates.
  • Following food safety rules, wearing correct PPE, and keeping work areas tidy.
  • Helping wherever needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
We're Looking For People Who Are:
  • Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
  • Comfortable working on their feet in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
  • Confident using basic kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Able to lift and move catering items safely when required
  • Great team players with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Willing to learn and develop new skills - no experience needed!
Candidates requirements to get you started :

We'll guide you through the process:

  • Criminal Record Check (paid by TBC)
  • 5-year history check
  • Valid photo ID
  • Paid Aviation Security Training
  • Right to work in the UK

Apply Now!

If you're looking for steady work, great benefits, and an exciting environment, apply today to become a Kitchen Assistant at Gatwick Airport!

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