General Assistant - Fixed Term until 31st of October 2025

dnata; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata catering UK is looking for a General Assistant to join their team at Luton Airport. In this role, you will ensure timely delivery of catering and goods to airline clients. The position offers a permanent contract with benefits including free meals, dental cover, and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and basic numeracy skills.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on site

Free tea and coffee whilst on shift

£60 towards dental and optical cover

£150 if you Refer a Friend

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

In-house apprenticeship programme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme and life cover

Qualifications

• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Ability to demonstrate core values.
• Basic numeracy and checking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate in-flight meals for Economy and First-Class passengers.
• Handle, prepare, and package food products.
• Stock, handle, and package key items for airline partners.
• Clean and maintain airline equipment.

Skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Basic numeracy

Checking skills

Job description

Fixed Term until 31st of October 2025

The Role

dnata catering UK is actively seeking a General Assistant to join our successful and vibrant team at Luton Airport. As a General Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive on time with our airline clients, in accordance with various scheduling requirements.

What’s In It For You

• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on site
• Free tea and coffee whilst on shift
• £60 towards dental and optical cover through our Simplyhealth Cash Plan
• £150 if you Refer a Friend
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our in-house apprenticeship programme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering counselling and advice 24/7
• Pension scheme and life cover

Job Responsibilities

As a General Catering Assistant, you will support operations across four departments:

1. Hot and Cold Kitchen: Prepare and plate in-flight meals for Economy and First-Class passengers.
2. Production: Handle, prepare, and package food products.
3. Equipment: Stock, handle, and package key items for airline partners.
4. Wash: Clean and maintain airline equipment.

Contract Details

Permanent contract, working 40 hours per week.

About Us

dnata catering is the global caterer of choice, providing inflight catering to leading airlines worldwide. We serve not only our airline clients but also aim to enhance their passengers' travel experience. Our services include Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail, and Logistics across major and regional airports in the UK.

About You

• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Ability to demonstrate our core values
• Basic numeracy and checking skills