Summary
1. Kitchen Assistant
2. Based at East Midlands Airport
3. Temporary contact until 31st October 2026
4. Hours available: 23, 30 & 40 hours per week
5. £13.45 per hour
Why CAVU?
For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.
At CAVU our purpose is to find new and better ways to make airport travel seamless and enjoyable for everybody. From the smallest ideas to the biggest changes. Every day here is about creating better travel experiences.
From our revenue accelerating single platform technology, Propel, through to our world-class hospitality venues including Escape Lounges & aether our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers, and more profitable for our clients and partners.
We know that to bring your best ideas, you need the space to think, the right support, and the freedom to be your true, authentic self.
Whether youre working from our offices, from home, in a lounge, or out on the road, we provide the environment to create, innovate, and transform airport travel.
If youre looking for a career where you can make a real impact, bring new ideas to life, and push boundaries, then CAVU is the place for you.
Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU.
The role
We are looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hospitality Team. Our Lounges here at East Midlands Airport provides our customers with the very best start to their journeys.
Duties will include:
6. Assisting the lounge team with the delivery of an excellent lounge experience.
7. Ensuring the kitchen and all storage locations are kept clean, hygienic and adhere to all health and safety standards.
8. Washing all crockery, cutlery and light equipment.
9. Cleaning kitchen ovens, fridges and floors in accordance with operating standard.
10. Ensuring that any crockery, cutlery and equipment is stores correctly and that floors and fire exits are kept free of any obstacles.
11. Monitoring all waste disposal bins ensuring waste items are recycled by placing in correct waste disposal bins and adhering to the waste policy.
12. Reporting any maintenance issues
13. Clearing all breakages and spillages, following operating procedure and dispose of them correctly.
14. Ensuring that only Ecolab chemicals are used for cleaning.
15. Taking receipt of all deliveries, ensuring that all items arrive and are correctly put away ensuring stock rotation.
Flexibility will be required as the lounge is open 7 days a week and your shifts will fall between the hours of 02:00am - 9.30pm.
Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.
What will make you successful in the role?
We are looking for someone who has/is:
16. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
17. Attention to detail
18. Previous experience in a similar a role is desirable.
Benefits:
As a CAVU employee you will have access to some great benefits including:
19. Free on-site Airport parking whilst on duty
20. Uniform provided
21. Meals and drinks whilst on duty
22. 24hour Employee Assistance Programme
23. Fantastic career development opportunities We are the UKs largest Airport Operator!