General Assistant

Jobandtalent; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobandtalent is seeking a General Assistant for a dynamic airline catering environment. The role involves off-loading airline trolleys, sorting high-value catering, packing meals to exact specifications, and preparing inflight retail supplies. You will assist with stock counts and bonded goods, while maintaining strict food hygiene in chilled environments.

Applicants must pass a mandatory 5-year background check and be willing to undergo DBS checks. AVSEC training is provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-year background and be willing to undergo DBS checks.
• AVSEC course pass required or training provided.
• Experience in high-security, strict hygiene environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing inflight meals and retail supplies to exact specifications
• Uphold rigorous Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Assisting with daily stock counts and the intake of bonded goods
• Heavy lifting up to 25kg
• Assist in food processing tasks

Skills

Food hygiene

Stock management

Heavy lifting

Meal preparation

Job description

As a General Assistant, you are the engine behind the flight. In this fast-paced role, you will off-load airline trolleys, sort high-value catering, and pack meals—including various meats—to exact specifications. You will prepare inflight retail supplies, assist with stock counts, and manage bonded goods while maintaining strict food hygiene in chilled environments. Due to high security we require a mandatory 5-year background and must agree for DBS checks, AVSEC course pass (training is provided).

• Preparing inflight meals and retail supplies to exact specifications
• Uphold rigorous Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Assisting with daily stock counts and the intake of bonded goods
• Heavy lifting up to 25kg
• Assist in food processing tasks