Catering Operative – Aspire Executive Lounge – Newcastle Airport

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Cook/Catering Operative: Newcastle Airport Lounge

Full-Time | £13.49 per hour | Premium Hospitality Environment

Step into a role that blends the calm of a premium lounge with the buzz of an international airport. If you enjoy preparing quality food without the pressure of a hectic restaurant kitchen, this is an opportunity to work in a relaxed, well‑organised environment where your contribution genuinely enhances someone’s travel experience.

Why this role stands out?

At Aspire Executive Lounges, we welcome over 14,000 guests a day across our global network — travellers looking for comfort, calm, and great food before they fly. As part of our kitchen team, you’ll help deliver “the perfect start” to their journey.

  • A stable, full-time position with predictable shifts
  • A quieter, more controlled kitchen environment
  • Free meals, free parking, and recognised training
  • A job with progression opportunities across 80+ lounges worldwide

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and presenting hot and cold dishes for our self‑service buffet
  • Keeping the kitchen running smoothly, safely, and hygienically
  • Ensuring food quality and presentation meet Aspire’s high standards
  • Supporting the Back of House team with daily tasks
  • Maintaining temperature and safety records
  • Helping create a welcoming, polished experience for every guest

This is a hands‑on role where your attention to detail and pride in your work make a real difference.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for?

  • Experience in a high‑volume or regeneration kitchen
  • A genuine interest in food and hospitality
  • Someone who enjoys working independently as well as part of a team
  • Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
  • Willingness to follow processes and maintain high standards

Benefits

  • Free parking at the airport while you work
  • Free meals and soft drinks on shift
  • Uniform provided
  • Industry‑recognised training, including Food Safety L2
  • Career development through the Aspire Hospitality Academy
  • Employee recognition programme
  • Discounts across airport retail outlets
  • Discounted access to Aspire lounges for friends & family
  • Opportunities to work in other lounges across the network
  • Swissport pension scheme and 24‑hour employee assistance

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Company: Swissport
Apply for the Catering Operative – Aspire Executive Lounge – Newcastle Airport
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Cook/Catering Operative: Newcastle Airport Lounge

Full-Time | £13.49 per hour | Premium Hospitality Environment

Step into a role that blends the calm of a premium lounge with the buzz of an international airport. If you enjoy preparing quality food without the pressure of a hectic restaurant kitchen, this is an opportunity to work in a relaxed, well‑organised environment where your contribution genuinely enhances someone’s travel experience.

Why this role stands out?

At Aspire Executive Lounges, we welcome over 14,000 guests a day across our global network — travellers looking for comfort, calm, and great food before they fly. As part of our kitchen team, you’ll help deliver “the perfect start” to their journey.

  • A stable, full-time position with predictable shifts
  • A quieter, more controlled kitchen environment
  • Free meals, free parking, and recognised training
  • A job with progression opportunities across 80+ lounges worldwide

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and presenting hot and cold dishes for our self‑service buffet
  • Keeping the kitchen running smoothly, safely, and hygienically
  • Ensuring food quality and presentation meet Aspire’s high standards
  • Supporting the Back of House team with daily tasks
  • Maintaining temperature and safety records
  • Helping create a welcoming, polished experience for every guest

This is a hands‑on role where your attention to detail and pride in your work make a real difference.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for?

  • Experience in a high‑volume or regeneration kitchen
  • A genuine interest in food and hospitality
  • Someone who enjoys working independently as well as part of a team
  • Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
  • Willingness to follow processes and maintain high standards

Benefits

  • Free parking at the airport while you work
  • Free meals and soft drinks on shift
  • Uniform provided
  • Industry‑recognised training, including Food Safety L2
  • Career development through the Aspire Hospitality Academy
  • Employee recognition programme
  • Discounts across airport retail outlets
  • Discounted access to Aspire lounges for friends & family
  • Opportunities to work in other lounges across the network
  • Swissport pension scheme and 24‑hour employee assistance

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Posted: May 17th, 2026