As a checker you will be responsible for checking prepared meals for all classes ensuring that the meals are to specification and comply with menu cards. You will also ensure you have checked any requests for special meals or last‑minute requests (additional meals, aircraft changes, return catering, etc.) and the correct numbers are ready for uplift. In addition, you will complete all security checking procedures in line with DFT requirements and highlight any delays through daily written reports.
If you are able to work as part of a team in a customer‑focused environment and keen to learn, we want to hear from you. You must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have good attention to detail, work independently and as part of a team, be flexible (different shifts – night, weekends, holidays), willing to stand for prolonged periods, and able to work in a cold environment where all thermal clothing will be provided. Full training will be provided to successful applicants.
£12.93 per hour + benefits.
Rotating Shift Patterns: Early and Late Shift (0300‑1100 & 11:00‑1900).
Qualifications
Education
* Educated to a GCSE level
Work Experience
* Extensive experience in a similar role; previous experience in the food industry preferred
* Working knowledge of basic hygiene
* Ideally some experience in a production/manufacturing/stores environment
* Experience working in a fast‑paced deadline‑driven environment
Other Skills
* Good English and numeracy skills
* Attention to detail and ability to work in a team
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
* Good oral and written communication skills in English
Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind Gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on‑board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270 plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.
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