About London Southend Airport

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues' skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA.

As one of the key employers for Southend City we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing, resulting in a wealth of roles to choose from, many that you may not have considered before, we're talking, Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services and so much more. There really isn't a better time to join team SENsational ✈

About the role

Our Food and Beverage department are a key part in providing our passengers with a smooth and positive journey through our airport. Our Prep Chefs play a pivotal part in the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring that our passengers are sent off on their travels satisfied. We bet you're thinking “so what is it I will actually be doing day to day?” well….

I will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment, and all preparation areas.
I will be responsible for cleaning and sanitising all kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, and utensils.
I will support the Chef with food and dessert preparation, including washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients.
I will be responsible for organising the stock room.
I will fully embody the Airports ‘One Team' culture and understand that there may be times when I am required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.
I understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7 so I may be scheduled and expected to work any shift during operating hours, this will include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Sounds good so far? You're probably wondering “What skills and experience do I need for this role?” there are just a handful of skills you need in order to undertake this role, everything else we can teach you, if you can answer yes to all of the below requirements you have the required skills:

Strong communication skills.
Experience working in a kitchen would be advantageous.
Knowledge of food safety.

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Benefits

Now that you understand the role and possess all the necessary skills, we would like to share more about our outstanding benefits package. We take great pride in these offerings, as they are designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind! Here's a small insight into some of our amazing benefits.

Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master's Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
Medicash - London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues. Giving colleagues access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
Discounted BUPA dental plan
Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to our colleagues with all health and legal related issues.
‘My Gym Discounts' giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
Mental Health First Aiders - We are extremely proud to have qualified and experienced mental health first aiders working fulltime at London Southend Airport who are on hand to provide colleagues with support.
Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39%RRP on bikes and accessories
Costco Membership scheme.
World Duty Free Discount.
Arriva buses discounts.

Sound good? Hit that apply button, we can't wait to hear from you!

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