Temporary Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
To support the Lounge team, we are looking to recruit a Temporary Kitchen Assistant to join Leeds Bradford Airport, to assist in providing a first class service to our Lounge customer.
Main Responsibilities
- Adhere to professional standards of food presentation, production and portion control.
- Assist in the stock control of food. Monitor the food wastage.
- Work in line with standard operating procedures including hourly, daily and weekly tasks which includes maintenance, cleanliness and compliance in the operation of the lounges.
- Maintain stock levels, date and rotation and replenish food buffet service in the lounge.
Person Specification
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.- Responsible and reliable.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene certification preferred but not essential as this can be provided.
- Willing to work on a flexible basis as the hours of operation for the Lounge are 03.30am – 8.30pm.
You will be required to work a range of shifts. Early shifts can start as early as 3.30am and late shifts can finish as late as 8.30pm. Our Lounges are open 7 days a week. Shift patterns are worked on a 4 days on 4 days off rotation on a 28-hour contract. Temporary contracts run March-October with the possibility of being kept on a permanent basis.
Due to security checks required for this role, all candidates will be subject to a basic criminal record check and must be able to provide a continuous five year checkable work history with verified gaps in employment. Full details and dates of all periods of employment/unemployment/education must be provided for the previous five years.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV and Covering Letter to recruitment@lba.co.uk.
Closing date for all applications is 24th February 2023.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Temporary Kitchen Assistant roles across Leeds Bradford Airport's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,908 - £22,966 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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