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Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.

Job Summary

As a General Assistant, you will support the operations by completing all assigned tasks in a timely manner while ensuring quality and meeting the required targets.

Job Summary:

We are currently looking to recruit General Assistants to join our team based in Colindale to work in the Hot Kitchen department. You will support the operations by completing all assigned tasks in a timely manner while ensuring quality and meeting the required targets. You must be a great communicator with a can-do attitude!

What will life as a Kitchen worker in the gategroup Team look like for you.

13.00 per hour Overtime @ 1.25 times the hourly rate 8 hour shifts with start times ranging between 07:00 - 09:00 in the morning. (shift patterns could be based o any 5 of 7 or 4 on 2 off shift patterns) Inhouse training and development Free Uniform Company sick pay Free on-site parking Paid Holiday Regular shift patterns Pension scheme to help you save for your future. Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions. Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral. Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more. Cycle to work scheme.

Main duties

General washing, sorting, assembling, packing and positioning of the aircraft equipment Process and strip trolleys including off loading and sorting equipment/waste Measure and weigh ingredients according to specifications Daily stock count of the list Support Food preparation activities in the Kitchen for cooking requirements Pack food liners in accordance with written specification Conduct temperature, quality, and product date checks Receipt, handling and appropriate storage of all incoming goods and coordinating / managing stock Stock rotation Clean the area

Qualifications:

Educated to High School level.

Work Experience

Ideally some experience in a production/Kitchen environment Previous work experience in a Japanese / Asian kitchen preferred but not essential Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene advantageous but not essential Good understanding of English both reading and writing Positive attitude to work Able to work to tight deadlines Team worker


All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Prior to offer of contract, you will be required to undergo a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and a five-year history verification, including periods of unemployment. Please only apply if you are prepared to complete this level of screening and agree to fully cooperate with our requests. For anytime spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months, you must be able to provide a CRC (Criminal Record Check) for that country. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team. Apply

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