Chef

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited.; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal provided during every shift

Onsite car park

Permanent opportunities

Career development potential

Job summary

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is recruiting chefs to join a premium airline lounge team at Manchester Airport. You will prepare and present fresh, high-quality dishes for international travellers in a live kitchen where guests can watch your skills in action.

This role offers rotating shifts (03:00-13:00 and 13:00-21:30), permanent opportunities, a free meal during every shift, onsite car park, and potential career development within a premium airport hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in catering/hospitality environments.
• Experience in a medium-to high-volume kitchen.
• Willing to undergo Criminal Record Check (cost refunded after 4 weeks).
• Be able to provide full 5-year employment/address history for airport security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cold section items: starters, salads, mezze, cheese boards, fruit plates, desserts (all made in-house).
• Maintain food hygiene, safety and quality standards.
• Ensure food is prepared efficiently and served on time.
• Follow portion control and meal specifications.
• Support the wider kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Keep workstation clean and organized.

Skills

Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Rotating shifts

Weekend availability

Job description

Are you a passionate chef looking to develop your career? We're recruiting Chefs to join a premium airline lounge at Manchester Airport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique hospitality environment, preparing fresh, high-quality dishes for international travellers. You'll gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen while working in a live cooking environment where guests can watch your skills in action.

Why You'll Love It

• £13.90 per hour
• Rotating shift pattern:
• 03:00 - 13:00
• 13:00 - 21:30
• 2 early shifts, 2 late shifts, followed by 2 days off
• Ongoing opportunity with career development potential
• Permanent opportunities
• Free meal provided during every shift
• Onsite car park
• Work within a premium airport hospitality environment

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting cold section items including starters, salads, mezze, cheese boards, fruit plates, and desserts, all made in-house
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensuring food is prepared efficiently and served on time.
• Following portion control and meal specifications.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation at all times.

Requirements

• Have previous experience working as a Chef within catering, hospitality, or food service environments.
• Have experience working in a medium to high-volume kitchen.
• Be available to work the rotating shift pattern.
• Be flexible to work weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check (cost refunded after 4 weeks).
• Be able to provide a full 5-year employment and address history for airport security clearance purposes.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience as:

• Commis Chef
• Chef de Partie
• Catering Chef
• Cook
• Line Chef
• Kitchen Supervisor
• Catering Assistant