Cook Agent- Aspire VIP Lounge – Belfast City Airport

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Culinary Team Member

• Position: Culinary Preparation Specialist
• Employer: Aspire Executive Lounges (part of Swissport)
• Work Location: Belfast City Airport
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 30 hours weekly, shifts across Monday to Sunday
• Compensation: £12.41 hourly

Are you eager to dive into one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding areas in the travel and hospitality world? If you thrive on creating exceptional guest moments, guiding teams in a lively setting, and connecting with new people daily, this could be your ideal next step.

At Aspire Executive Lounges, we bring over 35 years of acclaimed hospitality expertise to the table. As Europe’s top executive lounge brand, we welcome more than 5 million travelers each year across 80 locations worldwide—that’s around 14,000 visitors daily. Our mission is to offer a refined touch to everyday journeys, ensuring every guest starts their trip feeling perfectly at ease.

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to become part of our vibrant hospitality crew. Join us in elevating the Aspire experience and helping us achieve our goal of becoming the world’s premier lounge operator.

Role Overview

In this position, you’ll support the kitchen lead as an essential part of the behind-the-scenes operations. Your focus will be on crafting and restocking food items, ensuring top-notch presentation, and upholding hygiene standards to delight our guests and make them feel welcomed, refreshed, and ready for their adventures.

Key Duties

• Oversee the kitchen space in the lounge, keeping it clean, secure, and well-organized.
• Whip up a variety of warm and chilled dishes for our self-serve buffet areas.
• Uphold high standards in food quality and display by adhering to established guidelines, delivering reliable excellence every time.
• Handle, store, and package ingredients properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Adhere strictly to our food safety protocols throughout all activities.
• Track and log temperatures for heated items and refrigerated storage as per procedures.
• Pitch in with other kitchen tasks as needed to support the team.
• Take on additional reasonable assignments from site managers when required.

Note: This outline provides a foundation, but duties can adapt based on the specific lounge and guest needs.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment focused on food regeneration.
• A genuine enthusiasm for the culinary and service sector.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the initiative to work independently when necessary.
• Proficiency in following instructions while adapting to changing situations.
• Availability for flexible shifts from 3:30 AM to 9:00 PM, any day of the week.

Perks and Rewards

• Complimentary parking during work hours.
• Accredited training in food safety up to Level 2 standards.
• Access to ongoing professional development through our
• Aspire Hospitality Academy.
• A robust employee appreciation program.
• Free food and beverages while on shift.
• Provided work attire.
• Participation in Swissport’s pension plan with personal contribution options.
• Round-the-clock support via our employee helpline.
• Special discounts at airport shops (varies by location).
• Reduced rates for lounge access for you, your family, and friends.
• Opportunities to rotate to other lounges in our global network.