Central Dispatch Planner - Night

DO & CO AG; Grampound Road; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Night shifts

Refer a Friend Scheme

On-Site Free Parking

Free meals on site

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

International opportunities

Gourmet entertainment market exposure

Job summary

DO & CO London is seeking a Central Dispatch Planner to monitor flight information, quantify passenger numbers, and coordinate with Kitchen, Stores, and production teams to meet requirements.

You will print labels, verify food safety, analyze flight data, and communicate with the Transport team to ensure on-time dispatch and accurate handovers, joining a dynamic, quality-driven team.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and delivering exceptional service.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Ability to present data clearly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal English communication and teamwork.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing partner needs.
• Willingness to contribute to a 7-day operation, including evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report major changes from flight info to passenger quantities.
• Serve as the main contact between airlines and internal departments.
• Plan and coordinate with all departments to meet production needs.
• Maintain and print labels and allocate information to departments.
• Ensure quality and quantity control per flight production and menu specs.
• Check and validate food safety compliance.
• Ensure on-time dispatch and delivery of food assemblies.
• Provide timely information to the Transport team for extra requirements.
• Analyze flight data to plan stock adjustments.
• Communicate effectively within a large team and support partners.
• Enforce site health & safety, fire safety and environmental policies.
• Deliver high-class service and accurate handovers.
• Take responsibility, support the team, and celebrate successes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

English fluency

Job description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

As a Central Dispatch Planner, you are responsible for the monitoring and reporting any major changes from flight information to quantify of passengers. You will be the main point of contact between airlines and internal departments. Your main duties will include planning and coordinating to ensure the requirements are met with all department such as Kitchen, Stores, Kitchen and all areas of the Do & Co operation. Also, you will be preparing and printing labels and allocating information to all departments in the Do & Co operation. You will also be checking and validating food safety compliance as well as ensuring quality and quantity control as per production and menu specification of flights. You will analyze and provide accurate and timely information to all areas in the Do & Co operation especially regarding any extra requirements. You will play a major part in supporting and engaging with the DO & CO family to deliver exceptional food safety standards and service, maintaining the high reputation of DO & CO with our partners.

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting any major changes from flight information to quantity of passengers
• Being the main point of contact between airlines and internal departments.
• Planning and Co-ordinating to ensure requirements are met with all departments in the Do & Co operational areas.
• Maintaining and preparing and printing labels and allocating information to all.
• Ensuring the quality and quantity control as per production and menu specifications of all flights
• Checking and validating food safety compliance.
• Ensuring on time dispatch and delivery of food assembly and production lines
• Providing accurate and timely information to the Transport team regarding any extra requirements.
• Analyzing flight data to assist in planning any increase/decrease in stock requirements
• You will be someone with great communication skills and works well in a large team, while being ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners a great service.
• Ensuring the area of operation is a safe place to work and be a role model in adhering to all policies (Site Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental and Security policies)
• Provide exceptionally high-class service to our customer, delivering goods on time to specification and an accurate handover
• Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family

Qualifications

• Passion for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service
• A good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Able to interpret and present data in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• You will be someone with great communication skills, written and verbal English, and works well in a team, while being ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners great service.
• Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family
• Energy and drive to deliver results beyond expectations and have a problem-solving mentality
• Have a great understanding of how your department is performing overall, including financially, and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach
• Flexibility in regards to your work availability is essential, as the Production Kitchen operates 7 days a week, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary
• On-site role
• Night shifts
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• On-Site Free Parking
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the global luxury gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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