Flight Checker

Gategroup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and development

Overtime benefits

Shift schedule 13:30–22:00 (5 of 7)

Complimentary meals & beverages

Free uniform

Company sick pay

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Employee support program (counselling)

Refer a friend bonuses

Discount platform access

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a diligent checker to verify prepared meals against specifications and menu cards. You will handle special meals requests, ensure accurate counts for uplift, and complete security checks per DFT requirements. The role involves shifts (night, weekends, holidays) and standing for long periods in a cold environment.

Full training provided. Joining Gate Gourmet means contributing to a team focused on accuracy, safety, and timely service, with benefits including meals,

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Experience in food industry preferred.
• Experience in production/manufacturing/stores environment.
• Experience in fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Basic hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as final checking point before load departs and communicate adjustments to relevant departments.
• Check prepared meals for all classes to ensure compliance with menu cards.
• Complete security checks in line with regulatory requirements and report delays.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and teamwork.
• Assist with shifts and coordinate adjustments to ensure on-time dispatch.

Skills

Strong English

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSEs

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

Job Summary:

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 they 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.

If you are able to work as part of a team in a customer focused environment and keen to learn, we want to hear from you. You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays), willingness to stand for a prolonged period of time and the ability to work in a cold environment where all thermal clothing will be provided. Full training will be provided to successful applicants.

If you have keen attention to detail, this could be the next step in your career.

What will life in the gategroup Team look like for you.

• Inhouse training and development
• £12.70 £ per hour + over time benefits
• 13:30 pm - 22:00 pm (any 5 of 7)
• Complimentary meals & beverages
• Free Uniform
• Company sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Holiday
• Pension scheme to help you save for your future
• Bespoke employee support program, including free counselling sessions
• Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
• Cycle to work

Job overview

• Follows the directed schedule
• Acts as the final checking point prior to the load departing the unit and responsible for the communication to the relevant departments should there be any adjustments required.
• Performs duties to safely meet on time performance.
• Compliance with the regulations (Materials / Security / Country / Safety / Company Rules and Procedures).
• Communicates with unit dispatch / management to notify of any irregular operations, block-outs, etc.
• Responsible for the checking and co-ordination of the adjustments (up and down) ensuring flights are packed to final dispatch figures.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Educated to a GCSE levels

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: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Good English and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail and able 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

About the company:

Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are 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.

In addition, over the last few years the company has diversified its Catering investment into other areas like Cloud Kitchens, Catering for Rail transport providers, providing 5 Star gourmet experiences through the Uqonic Chefs and other non-aviation catering ventures.

All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and provide 5 years referencing history.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!