Cook or Catering Assistant Birmingham Airport

Overview

Cook/Catering Assistant Required: Birmingham Airport

Part‑Time, 30 Hours per week (Mon-Sun, shift work)

Pay Rate: £13.49 per hour

Night allowance: £0.85 per hour from 23:59 to 06:00.

References: 5 years from the UK required.

Job Summary:

As a Cook you will report to the Team Leader and be a key member of the back‑of‑house team focusing on food preparation, replenishment, and presentational duties, along with all other aspects of back‑of‑house hygiene to ensure guest expectations are met and exceeded.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the kitchen area within the lounge, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.
  • Prepare hot and cold food offerings to be presented on a self‑service station within the lounge.
  • Ensure the quality and presentation of food are prepared according to all SOPs to guarantee a consistently excellent standard of service.
  • Ensure all food is stored, handled and packaged correctly.
  • Follow our Food Safety Management System at all times.
  • Maintain records of temperatures of hot food and cold storage according to the SOP.
  • Assist the back‑of‑house team with duties as required.
  • Fulfil ad‑hoc reasonable requests by local leadership team.

The list is not exhaustive and may vary depending on location and local customer requirements.

Qualifications

  • Background in a high‑volume regeneration kitchen.
  • Passion for the food service industry.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or be self‑motivated.
  • Ability to follow processes and procedures and to apply flexibility when required.
  • Flexible to work shifts.

Benefits

  • Free parking while at work.
  • Industry‑recognised food safety training and qualifications to FSA L2.
  • Industry‑recognised CPD opportunities with the Aspire Hospitality Academy.
  • Comprehensive employee recognition scheme.
  • Free meals and soft drinks during shifts.
  • Uniform provided.
  • Swissport pension scheme with ability to self‑contribute.
  • 24‑hour employee assistance programme.
  • Discounted retail – varies by Airport Outlet.
  • Discounted access to Aspire lounge network for family and friends.
  • Potential for placements to other lounges within the network.
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