Permanent Jobs in Southend on sea, essex, uk

Prep Chef -30 hours per week - FTC Expiring 31st October 2025

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 :

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

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.

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

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