Airport Prep Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Free Meals

BaxterStorey; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday holiday

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Prep Chef role at BaxterStorey is a full-time position based at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5. You will work a mix of early and late shifts, starting as early as 04:30 and finishing by 22:30, with 8-hour shifts and a 30-minute lunch break.

This on-site role requires a commutable distance from the airport and flexibility for shift times. You will prepare high-quality dishes in your assigned section, follow SOPs, ensure cleanliness and food safety, and contribute to menu development while

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or above.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes in your assigned section according to our SOPs, ensuring that all food is consistently prepared to the highest standards.
• Take ownership of your assigned section, ensuring that all necessary ingredients, equipment, and tools are readily available and properly maintained.
• Gain an understanding of the menu and ingredients in each dish.
• Ensure that all dishes leaving your section are visually appealing, properly seasoned, and meet the established taste standards.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely execution.
• Collaborate with the chef team to create and develop innovative and enticing menu items that meet guest preferences and seasonal availability.
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in your assigned section and throughout the kitchen.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business
• Attend to any reasonable request made by the client or BaxterStorey Management
• Assist in monitoring and controlling food inventory, minimising waste and ensuring optimal usage of ingredients.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Education

GCSE level or above

Job description

Prep Chef role at BaxterStorey is a full-time position based at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5. You will work a mix of early and late shifts, starting as early as 04:30 and finishing by 22:30, with 8-hour shifts and a 30-minute lunch break.

This on-site role requires a commutable distance from the airport and flexibility for shift times. You will prepare high-quality dishes in your assigned section, follow SOPs, ensure cleanliness and food safety, and contribute to menu development while