Airline Catering Operator — Fast-Paced Food Prep & Dispatch

The Best Connection; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Free on-site parking

Full training provided

Uniform supplied

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Food Production Operative in the Crawley area. You will support the accurate preparation and timely dispatch of airline catering products and equipment, ensuring standards are met.

Expect shift work including days and nights in a fast-paced logistics setting, with training provided and meals on shift. Role involves working across Dishwash, Production, Pick & Pack and Hot Kitchen areas, with heavy lifting and exposure to meat/alcohol products.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of catering experience preferred.
• Strong team player with effective communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain correct stock rotation to preserve quality and compliance.
• Track and report food waste levels.
• Record and report damaged items such as crockery or glassware.
• Work collaboratively to achieve daily production goals.
• Dispose of waste safely using designated equipment.
• Operate industrial wash machinery in accordance with training.
• Monitor wash cycles and temperatures to ensure compliance.
• Check cleaned items to confirm they meet hygiene and safety standards.
• Prepare airline catering items according to company and airline specifications.
• Distribute products efficiently to relevant departments.
• Assemble and load catering carts and trolleys based on passenger numbers.
• Conduct quality checks prior to packing.
• Pack carts accurately according to flight requirements.
• Complete final security and compliance checks in line with procedures.
• Preparing food trays and airline meal sets.
• Conducting temperature and quality assurance checks.
• Receiving, unpacking, and organising stock.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety protocols.
• Working in a cold environment.
• Heavy lifting (up to 25kg).
• Working with all types of meat and alcohol products.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Food Production Operative in the Crawley area. You will support the accurate preparation and timely dispatch of airline catering products and equipment, ensuring standards are met.

Expect shift work including days and nights in a fast-paced logistics setting, with training provided and meals on shift. Role involves working across Dishwash, Production, Pick & Pack and Hot Kitchen areas, with heavy lifting and exposure to meat/alcohol products.