Kitchen Assistant

MAG (Airports Group); Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee discount portal

Annual bonus scheme

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Airside shopping discounts

Pension scheme

Travel discounts to work

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) is recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our Airport Hospitality Team. You will support the lounge team to deliver an outstanding passenger experience in our award-winning lounges.

You will keep kitchens clean, follow health and safety standards, wash dishes and equipment, manage stock and deliveries, and ensure spaces are tidy and safe for guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lounge team with delivering an excellent lounge experience.
• Keep kitchen and storage locations clean, hygienic and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Wash crockery, cutlery and light equipment; wash oversized items in designated sinks using correct chemicals.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in similar role

Job description

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• Permanent & Temporary position until 31st October 2026
• £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 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 stored 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?

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

Flexibility will be required as the lounge is open 7 days a week and your shifts will fall between the hours of 5.00am - 9.30pm.

Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

Benefits:

• Free on‑site Airport parking whilst on duty and also when you go on holiday (subject to availability and pre-booking)
• Access to "Benefits me" reward portal
• All colleague annual bonus scheme
• Uniform provided
• Meals and drinks whilst on duty
• 24hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Tax free airside shopping (Airside pass holders only)
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on tram and train travel to work
• Discounts on products such as Escape Lounges and holiday parking at our other Airports

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We're also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing [e-mail]

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity