At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious food and maintain a hygienic kitchen environment at Birmingham Airport.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading airport catering service.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, parking, and industry-recognised training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with potential for career growth across the network.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment and showcase your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-volume kitchens and a passion for food service.
The predicted salary is between 13.49 - 13.49 £ per hour.
Cook/Catering Assistant Required: Birmingham Airport
Part Time, 30 Hours per week (Mon-Sun, shift work)
Pay Rate: £13.49 per hour
Night allowance: £0.85 per hour from 23:59 to 06:00.
References: 5 years from the UK required.
Job Summary
As a Cook you will report to the Team Leader and be a key member of the back of house team focusing on food preparation, replenishment, and presentational duties, along with all other aspects of back of house hygiene to ensure guest expectations are met and exceeded.
Responsibilities
- Manage the kitchen area within the lounge, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.
- Prepare hot and cold food offerings to be presented on a self service station within the lounge.
- Ensure the quality and presentation of food are prepared according to all SOPs to guarantee a consistently excellent standard of service.
- Ensure all food is stored, handled and packaged correctly.
- Follow our Food Safety Management System at all times.
- Maintain records of temperatures of hot food and cold storage according to the SOP.
- Assist the back of house team with duties as required.
- Fulfil ad hoc reasonable requests by local leadership team.
The list is not exhaustive and may vary depending on location and local customer requirements.
Qualifications
- Background in a high volume regeneration kitchen.
- Passion for the food service industry.
- Ability to work as part of a team or be self motivated.
- Ability to follow processes and procedures and to apply flexibility when required.
- Flexible to work shifts.
Benefits
- Free parking while at work.
- Industry recognised food safety training and qualifications to FSA L2.
- Industry recognised CPD opportunities with the Aspire Hospitality Academy.
- Comprehensive employee recognition scheme.
- Free meals and soft drinks during shifts.
- Uniform provided.
- Swissport pension scheme with ability to self contribute.
- 24 hour employee assistance programme.
- Discounted retail - varies by Airport Outlet.
- Discounted access to Aspire lounge network for family and friends.
- Potential for placements to other lounges within the network.
Cook or Catering Assistant Birmingham Airport employer: Job Search Place Limited
At our Birmingham Airport location, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values teamwork and individual contributions in the fast-paced food service industry. With comprehensive training opportunities through the Aspire Hospitality Academy, a supportive work culture, and benefits such as free meals during shifts and a robust employee recognition scheme, we ensure our staff feel valued and empowered to grow in their careers. Join us for a rewarding experience where your passion for food and service can truly shine.
