Kitchen Assistant

MAG (Airports Group); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Meals and drinks on duty

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Discounts on travel to work

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) is expanding its lounge team at Edinburgh Airport. We are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to support the lounge experience and ensure clean, safe kitchen and storage areas while adhering to health and safety standards.

You will be responsible for cleaning, washing, stock handling, and assisting with deliveries across early and late shifts. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lounge team with delivering an excellent lounge experience.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean, hygienic and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Wash crockery, cutlery and equipment; use designated sinks for oversized items with correct chemicals.
• Clean ovens, fridges and floors according to procedures.
• Store crockery and equipment properly; keep floors and exits free of obstacles.
• Monitor waste disposal, recycle where appropriate and follow waste policy.
• Report any maintenance issues and clear breakages or spills promptly.
• Use only approved cleaning chemicals (Ecolab).
• Handle deliveries and rotate stock accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in similar role

Job description

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For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.

Formed from the union of MAGO, MAG USA and our network of direct-to-consumer brands - who together drive market leading passenger spend for airports across the world - we have combined our resources to address evolving passenger needs today and exceed them as we move forward into tomorrow.

From our revenue accelerating single platform technology, Propel, through to our world class hospitality venues including Hangar, 1903, Proof65 and Escape Lounges - our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers and more profitable for our clients and partners.

Our name is taken from the aviation, meteorology term, ‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited’, which designates the perfect flying condition.

More than just a name, CAVU is our mindset. It represents all that we stand for. Our proud aviation heritage, our drive to push boundaries, and the very essence of what we do: creating seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for airport passengers.

Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU

The role

As our business is growing, and our passenger numbers increasing, we are looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join the business at this exciting time. Our Lounges here at Edinburgh Airport provides our customers with the very best start to their journeys.
Duties will include:

• Assisting the lounge team with the delivery of an excellent lounge experience.
• Ensuring the kitchen and all storage locations are kept clean, hygienic and adhere to all health and safety standards.
• Washing all crockery, cutlery and light equipment. Any oversized equipment that will not fit in the dishwasher should be washed in designated sinks using the correct Ecolab chemical.
• Cleaning kitchen ovens, fridges and floors in accordance with operating standard.
• Ensuring that any crockery, cutlery and equipment is stores correctly and that floors and fire exits are kept free of any obstacles.
• Monitoring all waste disposal bins ensuring waste items are recycled by placing in correct waste disposal bins and adhering to the waste policy.
• Reporting any maintenance issues
• Clearing all breakages and spillages, following operating procedure and dispose of them correctly.
• Ensuring that only Ecolab chemicals are used for cleaning.
• Taking receipt of all deliveries, ensuring that all items arrive and are correctly put away ensuring stock rotation.

What will make you successful in the role?

The ideal candidate will be meet the below criteria;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in a similar a role is desirable.
  

Additional information:
Flexibility will be required as the lounge is open 7 days a week and your shifts will fall between the hours of 4.00am - 10.00pm.
Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

Benefits:
As a MAG employee you will have access to some great benefits including:

• Access to “Benefits me” reward portal
• Uniform provided
• Meals and drinks whilst on duty
• 24hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on tram and train travel to work
• Discounts on MAG products such as Escape Lounges and holiday parking at our other Airports
  

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.