• Saxon Air Catering Assistant Norwich Airport

    Location Norwich, UK
    Published
    Last updated
    Status Active

    Description

    Saxon Air is looking for a friendly, reliable, and proactive Catering Assistant to join our Facilities Team at Norwich Airport. This is a part-time, permanent position working 20 hours per week on a flexible shift schedule — some early starts from 5:30am and occasional weekend shifts are required. We’re open to working with the right person to shape a schedule that works for both you and the business.

    If you have a passion for food, strong customer service skills, and enjoy working in a team environment where every day brings something new, this role could be a great fit for you.

    What You’ll Be Doing:

    This is a hands-on role with a wide variety of responsibilities in food preparation, service, and maintaining our high standards across the catering area. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring guests and crew enjoy great service and well-presented food. Your key duties will include:

    • Supporting with food preparation and simple cooking when needed
    • Preparing, wrapping, and labelling food for sale with attention to freshness and presentation
    • Serving hot and cold beverages as trained
    • Keeping the food displays tidy, clean, and visually appealing
    • Ensuring proper rotation and storage of all food items
    • Operating the till, handling transactions, and issuing VAT receipts
    • Washing up crockery and cutlery using the dishwasher, and maintaining cleanliness of all equipment
    • Restocking condiments and utensils to ensure everything is ready for service
    • Following all hygiene, cash handling, and security procedures
    • Reporting issues and customer complaints to the supervisor promptly
    • Opening or closing the premises when required, and cashing up accurately at the end of the day
    • Supporting general cleaning duties in line with the daily schedule
    • Contributing to a positive, customer-first environment by delivering excellent service and upselling when appropriate

    Requirements

    We’re seeking someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to doing things well. The ideal candidate will bring a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. To succeed in this role, you should have:

    • A strong sense of organisation and the ability to manage time effectively
    • A positive, team-focused mindset
    • Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs
    • Honesty, reliability, and a keen eye for detail
    • Some experience in a catering or food service environment (preferred but not essential)
    • Ongoing and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK under current immigration rules

    Benefits and Perks

    At Saxon Air, you’ll be part of a close-knit, professional team where your contribution matters. We’re proud to provide:

    • A supportive environment with opportunities for growth
    • Career-focused training, coaching, and mentoring
    • A workplace where you’ll be trusted to use your skills and build confidence
    • A salary aligned with the Real Living Wage

    Details

    Company: Saxon Air

    Employment Type: Part-time

    Location: Norwich Airport, United Kingdom

    How to apply

    If you meet the above criteria, please send your application, including your CV and a covering letter at email address (Click here) mentioning (Catering Assistant) in the email subject line

    Brought you closer to the skies? Buy us a Wing to help keep us flying too!