Airport Kitchen Assistant — Food Prep & Lounge Experience

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at London Stansted Airport Emirates Lounge is hiring a Kitchen Assistant. You will support chefs in presenting food and beverages to specification, maintain stock and hygiene, and prep ahead for the next shift. Ideal candidates are motivated, detail‑oriented and able to work well in a team.

The role offers £13.90 per hour, with a 4‑day pattern (2 mornings, 2 afternoons) and a range of employee benefits. Airport lounge experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Kitchen Assistant experience is required.
• Must be highly motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative within a team.
• Desire to deliver great guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef with presentation of all food and beverages to spec.
• Follow Emirates food ratio guidelines where applicable.
• Maintain and replenish buffet/stock levels for a la carte service; ensure hygiene standards per HACCP.
• Ensure products are date coded, stock rotated, and labelled with shelf life rules.
• Prepare sufficiently for the following shift.

Skills

Kitchen Assistant experience

Highly motivated

Attention to detail

Team player / own initiative

Job description

Sodexo Live! at London Stansted Airport Emirates Lounge is hiring a Kitchen Assistant. You will support chefs in presenting food and beverages to specification, maintain stock and hygiene, and prep ahead for the next shift. Ideal candidates are motivated, detail‑oriented and able to work well in a team.

The role offers £13.90 per hour, with a 4‑day pattern (2 mornings, 2 afternoons) and a range of employee benefits. Airport lounge experience is a plus.