Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 to £25.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex, RH6 0PE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -122025-16076_1767889522 |
Summary
Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick Airport
Location: Perimeter Road, Crawley
Ready for a new opportunity? Join The Best Connection and step into the exciting world of manufacturing and
production industry as a Kitchen Assistant in a catering company, 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 as a Kitchen Assistant
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!
Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:
- Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
- Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
- Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
- Provide a full 5-year address history
- Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)