Kitchen Porter - Brigg & Stow

Role overview

This position is for a Kitchen Porter at Brigg & Stow in Bristol Airport. The role sits within a busy hospitality environment where the pace is lively, the work is varied, and the team supports high customer volumes throughout the day.

SSP UK & Ireland operates across major travel hubs with well-known brands, serving customers in airports, rail stations, and motorway service areas across the UK and Ireland.

Pay and working pattern

The hourly rate is £13.35. For shifts worked between midnight and 6:00 AM, an additional £1.20 per hour is paid, taking the rate to £14.55 per hour during those hours.

There is also a chance to receive tips and service charge, although there is no contractual guarantee that these will be allocated to this role.

Operational hours run from 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The position requires flexibility across weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and public holidays.

What the role involves

• Assisting chefs with basic food preparation and handling waste.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly, including dishes, work surfaces, and floors.
• Helping the team maintain hygiene, food safety, and general kitchen standards.

What we are looking for

• Someone who enjoys a fast-moving environment and is happy staying active throughout the shift.
• A positive, reliable team player who takes pride in doing the job well.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Applicants must be 18 years old or above for some tasks and certain shift patterns.
• Five years of references are required, along with a Criminal Record Check.

Perks and benefits

• Discounted meals during shifts.
• Reduced parking costs while working.
• Free travel on Bristol bus route A1, Weston-super-Mare route A3, and Bath route A4.
• Employee discount access.
• Friends and family discount app.
• Access to award-winning training, apprenticeships, and development programmes.
• Health and wellbeing support.

Additional information

The workplace is described as energetic, social, and suited to people who enjoy being busy. SSP also highlights its commitment to diversity and building teams with a wide mix of skills, talents, and backgrounds.