Chef

Are you a passionate chef looking to develop your career? We're recruiting Chefs to join a premium airline lounge at Manchester Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique hospitality environment, preparing fresh, high quality dishes for international travellers. You'll gain valuable experience in a fast paced, professional kitchen while working in a live cooking environment where guests can watch your skills in action.

What We Offer

• £13.90 per hour
• Rotating shift pattern
• 05:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:30
• 2 early shifts, 2 late shifts, followed by 2 days off
• Ongoing opportunity with career development potential
• Permanent opportunities
• Free meal provided during every shift
• Onsite car park
• Work within a premium airport hospitality environment

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting cold section items including starters, salads, mezze, cheese boards, fruit plates, and desserts, all made in house
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and quality standards
• Ensuring food is prepared efficiently and served on time
• Following portion control and meal specifications
• Supporting the wider kitchen team in a busy, fast paced environment
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation at all times

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have previous experience working as a Chef within catering, hospitality, or food service environments
• Have experience working in a medium to high volume kitchen
• Be available to work the rotating shift pattern
• Be flexible to work weekends and Bank Holidays
• Be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check (cost refunded after 4 weeks)
• Be able to provide a full 5 year employment and address history for airport security clearance purposes

Previous Experience Welcomed

• Commis Chef
• Chef de Partie
• Catering Chef
• Cook
• Line Chef
• Kitchen Supervisor
• Catering Assistant