Checker

Gategroup; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in Hounslow is seeking a motivated checker to ensure that prepared meals meet all specifications. Responsibilities include checking special meal requests, ensuring compliance with food safety procedures, and being adaptable to various shifts. Candidates should possess GCSE-level education and have experience in the food industry. Offer includes a competitive hourly wage of £12.93 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible shift patterns

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role preferred.
• Working knowledge of Basic Hygiene is essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Check prepared meals for all classes ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Complete all security checking procedures in line with DFT requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team under flexible shift patterns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good English and numeracy skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Educated to GCSE level

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

About the Company

Gate Gourmet is the world\'s largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe

Responsibilities

• As a checker you will be responsible for checking prepared meals for all classes ensuring that the meals are to specification and comply with menu cards.
• You will also ensure you have checked any requests for special meals or last-minute requests (additional meals, aircraft changes, return catering, etc.) and that the correct numbers are ready for uplift.
• You will be responsible to complete all security checking procedures in line with DFT requirements and highlight any delays through daily written reports.
• Be able to work as part of a team in a customer focused environment and keen to learn; work in a fast-paced environment with good attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays), willingness to stand for prolonged periods and the ability to work in a cold environment where thermal clothing is provided.
• Full training will be provided to successful applicants.

Benefits & Schedule

£12.93 per hour + benefits

Rotating Shift Patterns: Early and Late Shift (03:00-11:00 & 11:00-19:00)

Qualifications

• Education: Educated to GCSE level
• Work Experience: Extensive experience in a similar role; Previous experience in the food industry preferred. Working knowledge of Basic Hygiene. Ideally some experience in a production/manufacturing/stores environment. Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Other Skills: Good English and numeracy skills; Attention to detail and ability to work in a team; Ability to work to tight deadlines; Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word; Good oral and written communication skills in English.