Kitchen Assistant

The role

We are currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistants to join our Airport Hospitality Team. Our award-winning airport lounges offer an unrivalled passenger experience and are ranked as the number one common-use lounge in the US across Trip Advisor, Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews.

Duties will include:

• Assisting the lounge team with the delivery of an excellent lounge experience.
• Ensuring the kitchen and all storage locations are kept clean, hygienic and adhere to all health and safety standards.
• Washing all crockery, cutlery and light equipment. Any oversized equipment that will not fit in the dishwasher should be washed in designated sinks using the correct Ecolab chemical.
• Cleaning kitchen ovens, fridges and floors in accordance with operating standard.
• Ensuring that any crockery, cutlery and equipment is stored correctly and that floors and fire exits are kept free of any obstacles.
• Monitoring all waste disposal bins ensuring waste items are recycled by placing in correct waste disposal bins and adhering to the waste policy.
• Reporting any maintenance issues.
• Clearing all breakages and spillages, following operating procedure and disposing of them correctly.
• Taking receipt of all deliveries, ensuring that all items arrive and are correctly put away ensuring stock rotation.

The ideal candidate will meet the below criteria:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Flexibility will be required as the lounge is open 7 days a week and your shifts will fall between the hours of 5.00am – 9.30pm.

Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

• Free on-site Airport parking whilst on duty and also when you go on holiday (subject to availability and pre-booking).
• Access to “Benefits me” reward portal.
• All colleague annual bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Meals and drinks whilst on duty.
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Tax‑free airside shopping (Airside pass holders only).
• Pension scheme.
• Discounts on tram and train travel to work.
• Discounts on products such as Escape Lounges and holiday parking at our other Airports.

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