Inflight Catering Supervisor

Sodexo; Carterton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for you & family

Cycle to Work & volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring an Inflight Catering Supervisor to join our team in a busy airside environment. You will prepare and serve catering items, load equipment onto aircraft, and support front and back of house operations with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You'll work a 37.5-hour week with a 2 days 2 nights 4 off pattern, earning £13.46 per hour plus 15% night shift premium. A full UK driving licence is essential, and teamwork is key to success.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Customer-focused and reliable with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble and serve catering items for flight service (airside).
• Load and unload catering equipment and supplies onto aircraft.

Skills

UK driving licence

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• 2 Days 2 Nights 4 Off (Weekday 0700 - 1600, Late shift 1030 - 1930, Weekend 0700 - 1930)
• £13.46 + 15% night shift per hour
• Driving licence required
• Sodexo Rewards

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Job Introduction

We're looking for a reliable and enthusiasticInflight Catering Supervisor to join our team and provide high-quality catering services in a busy airside environment.

You’ll support both front and back of house operations, helping to prepare and serve food, load aircraft catering equipment and supplies, and support safe and efficient airside operations. No two days will be the same, so this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, assemble and serve catering items for flight service.
• Load and unload catering equipment and supplies onto aircraft.
• Support front and back of house catering operations.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, presentation and service.
• Operate tills and process customer transactions accurately.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ensure food is stored, handled and served at the correct temperatures.
• Monitor portion control, presentation, stock and waste levels.
• Replenish food service areas and keep them clean and free from spillages.
• Respond to food and beverage enquiries and special requests.
• Complete daily checklists and compliance documentation accurately.
• Operate vehicles on the airfield safely and efficiently.
• Marshal high-lift vehicles and support airside operations.
• Communicate effectively with military personnel, customers and colleagues.
• Follow all relevant company, food safety, health & safety and security procedures.
• Report accidents, near misses, equipment defects or other concerns to management.
• Support opening and closing procedures, including security requirements.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks related to catering operations.
• Attend team briefings, training and meetings as required.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by management.

What you bring:

• Afull UK driving licence- essential
• Friendly, reliable and customer-focused.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Organised, efficient and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Committed to high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Confident communicating with colleagues, customers and military personnel.
• Able to follow procedures and work safely in an airside environment.
• Flexible and willing to support different areas of the operation.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications