Menu

Kitchen Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 December 2025
Salary: £12.50 to £18.75 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 January 2026
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, RH6 0PE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: JN -122025-16018_1764770807

Apply for this job

Summary

Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick Airport

Location: Crawley

Looking for your next opportunity? The Best Connection is recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join a Catering Company, a leading airline catering provider within the manufacturing and production industry operating next to London Gatwick Airport. Become part of the team responsible for preparing the meals enjoyed by passengers travelling across the globe!

Pay & Shifts
  • £12.50 per hour
  • Overtime: £18.75 | Bank Holidays: £25.00
  • Shift options: 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 position with potential to go permanent
  • Start dates available once airport clearances are completed
Benefits
  • Free on-site parking
  • Complimentary hot meals and beverages during shifts
  • Full uniform and PPE provided
  • Supportive, diverse, and welcoming workplace culture
  • Training provided with opportunities to progress into other roles
Your Role as a Kitchen Assistant

Working within a fast-paced airport kitchen, you'll contribute to the production and organisation of in-flight meals by:

  • Preparing ingredients: washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing
  • Assisting with basic cooking tasks and maintaining tidy work areas
  • Unpacking and sorting deliveries, managing stock rotation, and checking expiry dates
  • Following all hygiene guidelines and wearing the correct PPE
  • Supporting the wider team to ensure smooth daily operations
What We're Looking For as a 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 moving catering equipment when needed
  • Team-focused with a positive attitude
  • Keen to learn - no previous experience required!
Requirements for the Kitchen Assistant

We'll help you complete the necessary checks:

  • Criminal Record Check (covered by TBC)
  • 5-year background history check
  • Valid photographic ID
  • Paid Aviation Security Training
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
Apply Today!

If you want consistent work, excellent benefits, and a lively airport setting, apply now to join a great Catering Company as a Kitchen Assistant at Gatwick Airport!

Apply for this job