Summary
* Kitchen Assistant
* Based at Edinburgh Airport
* Temporary contract until 31st October 2026
* 37.5 hours per week
* Competitive salary
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 you’re 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 you’re 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.
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
* Fantastic career development opportunities
* Tax free Airside shopping in our departure lounge
* Meals on duty
The role
We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Airport Hospitality Team.
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 as 8pm. Our Lounges are open 7 days a week.
Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.
How do I apply?
Please submit your up-to date CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the role criteria.