General Assistant (Fixed Term)

at  gategroup

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:
We are currently looking for General Assistants to join our Food Stores, Dish Wash, Bonded Stores or Production teams on a Fixed Term contract. As a General Assistant, you will work as part of a team across all operational areas within the organization to complete any tasks assigned to you.

What will life in Gategroup look like for you.

• Inhouse training and development
• 5 days over 7 rotating shifts 0600-1430 / 0800-1630
• 13.96 euros per hour + over time benefits
• Complimentary meals & beverages
• Free Uniform
• Company sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Holiday
• Pension scheme to help you save for your future
• Bespoke employee support program, including free counselling sessions
• Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Good standard of English both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of Basic Hygiene
• Ideally some experience in a production/manufacturing/stores environment
• Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Good understanding of English both reading and writing
• Good Customer Service skills
• Positive attitude to work
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Team worker
  All candidates will need to undergo and successfully complete a 5-year referencing process and CRC check in line with regulatory compliance requirements)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To follow all operating procedures in the course of your duties to the best of your abilities.
• To ensure the work area is kept safe and as clean as possible.
• Maintain high standards of quality, hygiene, health and safety in line with customer/company specifications
• To ensure that the standards of cleanliness and house-keeping are within the guidelines laid down in the Company procedures.
• To report all accidents and take the necessary preventative action.
• To be able to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally at all levels.
• To ensure that relevant entries are made in the diary log and that the log is checked at the beginning of each shift.
• To be totally flexible within the role and within the unit departments.
• Carry out quality checks with improvement action when required.
• Assist in follow-up of Quality Assurance/Health & Safety reports.
• To take on any other duties as and when required