Newrest has an exciting opportunity to become the local subject matter expert on the automation line, to drive forward the consistent use of the automation within the unit, to ensure continuous improvement in the use of the automation line. To analyse the appropriate setting of the line for the task. Identify the optimal tasks to be completed on the automation line and the speed and placement of components on the line. To be the first response to minor fault on the line and support the maintenance team and group Industrial Projects team with fault finding, repairs and improvements.
Reports to: Production Shift Manager
Based at: Newrest, London Heathrow
Salary: £31,534.44 with the potential to work paid additional hours
Production/Kitchen - Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Manage the General Assistants working on the line, ensure timings and placement of staff are optimised to meet the output deadlines.
- Develop an understanding of the basic mechanical and electrical elements of the automated line to deliver first response problem solving.
- Implement new recipes / specifications / technical layout of products to be processed via the automation line.
- Document, review and analyse the KPIs recorded to identify where improvements can be made in the operation
- Liaise with on-site maintenance team and subject matter experts to repair faults on the automation line.
- Liaise with on-site maintenance team and subject matter experts to monitor, maintain and re-order consumable parts and spares.
- Ensure just-in-time approach to the people and product placement on the automation line.
- Collaboration with the production, dishwash and warehouse teams to provide the details of products and timing of products required for the automation line.
- Reporting of improvements made to the line and reporting stoppages and failures on the line to utilise historical data to improve the utilisation of the automation line.
- Report and track defects on the line.
- Ensure all airline products are to specification.
- Pack carts/ Production trollies to the required standard and in accordance with passenger volumes.
- Ensuring stock levels are maintained to the required levels and organised as per production schedule.
- Ensure stock rotation in line with Newrest Group standards.
- Record, report food wastage.
- Record, report breakages i.e., china, glass
- Ensure production schedules are met.
- Support other departments and teams when and where required to maintain production/dispatch schedule.
- Adhere to clean as you go standard.
- Adhere to all unit & inflight compliance, safety, and security measures in place.
- Interact with, colleagues, customers, and clients in a professional manner at all times.
- Comply with all unit Corporate, Social, Responsibility initiatives.
- Any other duties as requested by your manager.
Benefits:
- Average 40 hours per week.
- Annual Leave of 28 days and increments based on service.
- Free Meals & Parking on Site, first come first serve.
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan.
- Life Assurance of two times basic salary
- Income Protection Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
- Newrest Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Previous experience of working within an automated processing environment (desirable).
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in catering (desirable).
- The ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Excellent communication, team work and customer service skills.
- Good literacy skills, verbal written and spoken.
- Operational awareness, understand of HACCP, COSHH, DDA, Food Hygiene, Health, and Safety and DFT requirements (Role specific).