General Assistant

Description dnata Catering UK are actively seeking General Assistants to join our already successful and vibrant team at Newcastle. As a General Assistant you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and…

Pay rate £13.20/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 11 September 2026

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Description
dnata Catering UK are actively seeking General Assistants to join our already successful and vibrant team at Newcastle. As a General Assistant you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers on time in line with various scheduling requirements. 
 
About Us 

As the global caterer of choice, dnata catering UK provides inflight catering to the worlds leading airlines. When serving these customers, we are also serving their customer and leaving a lasting impression on their travel experience. That is why our mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the UK’s major and regional airports. Our continual pursuit of innovation and excellence has secured the business of more than 80 of the industry’s biggest operators.

Pay rate: £13.20 Per Hour 

Key Responsibilities
As a General Assistant you will be working in one of the following areas within our business: 

Production: 

Preparing and plating food 

Handling of packed food goods 

Packing amenity kits and flight condiments 

Equipment: 

Stacking shelves 

Rotation of stock 

Re-ordering of dry stock 

Wash: 

General cleaning 

Waste removal 

Washing airline equipment to industry standards 

Search and Seal: 

Inspecting goods ensuring there is no prohibited items 

Checking stock for any damages  

Completion of paperwork 
Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above 
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To undertake this role, you must: 

Be able to handle pork and alcohol products 

Be prepared to stand for long periods of time and have good mobility 

Be prepared to work in a chilled environment 

Have a basic understanding of English

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments 

Free on-site parking 

£60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply Health Cash Plan 

£150 if you Refer a Friend 

Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide 

Cycle to Work Scheme 

Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme 

Pension scheme and life cover 

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week 

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