Kitchen Assistant

Manchester Airports Group (MAG); West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee rewards portal

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

MAG Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Meals on duty

Free shuttle bus

Job summary

CAVU is recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our Airport Hospitality Team at Bristol Airport. The role supports delivering a premium lounge experience and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and storage areas. Shifts include early starts from 3am and late shifts up to 8pm, seven days a week.

Open to both full-time and part-time contracts. Benefits include access to employee rewards, 24-hour assistance, a MAG pension scheme, career development, meals on duty, and a free shuttle

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the lounge team with the delivery of an excellent lounge experience.
• Ensuring the kitchen and storage locations are clean, hygienic and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Washing crockery, cutlery and light equipment and washing oversized equipment in designated sinks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Summary

• Kitchen Assistant
• Based at Bristol Airport
• Permanent contract
• Full & Part time contract available
• £13.45 per hour

Why CAVU?

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 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

We are currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistants to join our Airport Hospitality Team. Our award-winning airport lounges offer an unrivalled passenger experience and are ranked as the number one common-use lounge in the US across TripAdvisor, Google, Yelp! and Facebook reviews.

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.
• 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?

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Previous experience in a similar a role is desirable but not essential
• You will be required to work a range of shifts. Early shifts can start as early as 3am and late shifts finishing as late 8pm. Our Lounges are open 7 days a week.
• Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

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

• Access to our employee rewards portal with discounts and savings
• 24hour Employee Assistance Programme
• MAG Pension scheme which doubles your contribution
• Fantastic career development opportunities – We are the UK’s largest Airport Operator!
• Tax free Airside shopping in our departure lounge
• Meals on duty
• Free shuttle bus (A1 Flyer) from the city centre to the airport

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at CAVU: a diverse team of people who reflect the global customer base that we serve. We’re proudly part of MAG and together we’re on a mission to be number one in our industries, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across 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 UK 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 and CAVU, 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.