General Assistant- Heathrow

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
West Drayton
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Time Management Culinary Knowledge Basic Math Skills Food Safety Standards Kitchen Experience Flexible Schedule Teamwork Stock Rotation

FULL DESCRIPTION

General Assistant- Heathrow

Branch: Staines
Region: England, London, West Drayton
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Salary: Up to £12.71 per hour
Sector: Food Production (GLAA)
Reference: LHRGGA_1778068290

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive General Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting daily operations, ensuring a smooth workflow in our kitchen and restaurant environment. This position requires a blend of culinary skills, time management, and a commitment to food safety standards. As a Food Packer you will support the operations by completing all assigned tasks in a timely manner while ensuring quality and meeting the required targets. Shift: MUST BE FLEXIBLE WITH AM AND PM SHIFTS – Overtimes available but not guaranteed. Pay rate: Between £12.71/H.

Specific Duties by Department

Production

  • Pack food liners in accordance with written specification
  • From specification, accurately make up sample and product for all classes
  • Conduct temperature, quality, and product date checks
  • Seal flight canisters, trolleys and record numbers
  • Ensure correct marshalling of flights to Dispatch bays in assigned stowing order

Bond/Pick & Pack

  • The receipt, handling and appropriate storage of all incoming goods and coordinating / managing stock
  • Sort and assemble bars into flights, working as a team to achieve targets
  • To check trolley seals and cross check with customs paperwork

Dishwash/E & P

  • General washing, sorting, assembling, packing and positioning of the aircraft equipment
  • Process and strip trolleys and deliver to relevant department
  • Off loading and sorting equipment/food and ensuring it is delivered to the correct processing area

Stores/Warehouse

  • To load / off-load lorries, stack shelves and replenish equipment/food items
  • From specification, accurately palletize shipments.
  • Conduct quality, and product date checks
  • Daily stock count of the list
  • Stock rotation
  • Clean the area

Requirements

  • Proven time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a busy environment.
  • Experience or knowledge in culinary practices is highly desirable.
  • Basic maths skills for accurate measurement and portioning of food items.
  • Familiarity with food safety standards and practices is essential.
  • Previous experience in a kitchen or restaurant setting is an advantage.
  • A positive attitude with a willingness to help colleagues and contribute to team success.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Join us as a General Assistant and be part of a dynamic team that values hard work, creativity, and collaboration!

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