Flight Checker - Nights

DO & CO group; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Shift

Refer a Friend Scheme

On-Site Free Meals

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO group is seeking a Flight Checker to ensure meals match specifications and meet menu card requirements. You will handle special meal requests, verify labeling and paperwork, and report discrepancies to the Shift Manager.

The role involves final quality checks on packed flights and working within a chilled environment. You will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain strong relationships across departments, and perform tasks with initiative while ensuring safety and accuracy in a

Qualifications

• Ability to work in chilled environment.
• Basic hygiene knowledge.
• Experience in production/manufacturing/stores beneficial.
• Basic numerical and checking skills.
• Basic written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform final quality and quantity checks on meals for all classes.
• Check special meals or last-minute requests and report discrepancies.
• Maintain 100% checked flights and proper labeling/paperwork.
• Work in a chilled environment with appropriate equipment and clothing.
• Build relationships with department heads and colleagues.
• Assist in safe procedures following Health and Safety responsibilities.

Skills

Quality checks

Team player

English communication

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 Flight Checker you will be responsible for checking prepared meals for all the classes ensuring that the meals are matching with the specification and comply with menu cards. You will also ensure you have to checked any requests for special meals or last-minute requests (additional meals, aircraft changes, return catering, etc.). Report any discrepancies with labeling or paperwork to Shift Manager.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible to do final quality and quantity checks on packed flights

Working in a chilled environment and will be provided with the appropriate equipment and clothing. Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigated

You will be responsible to make sure flights are 100 % checked

Must be a team player and able build relationship with other team members.

The nature of the role requires a lot of lifting, bending, and stretching.

You need to be able to work under own initiative.

Hour by hour full status updates to the managers about the tasks

Each day will be different as you may be working on different customer assignments

To build and maintain excellent working relationships with all department Heads, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that elevates the DO & CO reputation and any highlighted problems have an implemented solution

Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with the attached Health and Safety responsibilities

The nature of the role requires a lot of lifting, bending, and stretching.

Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members.

Qualifications

Ability to work in chilled environment

Working knowledge of Basic Hygiene

Ideally some experience in a production/manufacturing/stores environment

Basic Numerical and checking skills are essential for this role.

Basic written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to communicate with team and other departments

Ability to work under pressure.

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

The ability to work on your own.

Physical skills like movement, coordination, and dexterity.

To enjoy working with other people.

Have a basic understanding of Food Safety, you will attend training as part of the role to achieve Level 2 Food Safety

Ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentality

Meticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track solutions

Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best

Have a great understanding and working knowledge of the whole unit and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach

Previous experience in a similar role or experience within a fresh food industry related sector

Excellent working knowledge of reporting

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:

• £13.48 Hourly Rate
• Night Shift
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• 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 luxury global 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