Checker
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Summary
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 they correct numbers are ready for uplift. You will be responsible to 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 have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays), willingness to stand for a prolonged period of time and the ability to work in a cold environment where all thermal clothing will be provided.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
- Checking prepared meals
- Ensuring meals meet specifications and comply with menu cards
- Handling special and last-minute meal requests
- Completing security checking procedures
- Highlighting delays through written reports
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team
- Flexibility (different shifts)
- Willingness to stand for a prolonged period
- Ability to work in a cold environment
- Good English and numeracy skills
Checker
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locations
Heathrow North, GB
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R0087261
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
About the Company:
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
Job Summary:
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 they correct numbers are ready for uplift. You will be responsible to 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 have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays), willingness to stand for a prolonged period of time and the ability to work in a cold environment where all thermal clothing will be provided. Full training will be provided to successful applicants.
If you have keen attention to detail, this could be the next step in your career.
£12.93 per hour + benefits
Rotating Shift Patterns: Early and Late Shift (0300-1100 & 11:00-1900)
Qualifications:
Education:
Educated to a GCSE levels
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 of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
Other Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
Good English and numeracy skills
Attention to detail and able 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
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!
About gategroup
gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents.
We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.
For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.