Catering Assistant

OCS Group

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a catering assistant for at one of our Lidl Distribution centre sites. As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads. Be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment. This includes cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations. Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries, ensuring that the food and supply storage areas are organised. Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs. Our General Assistants may also act as a host/waiter when needed in events. Top up Vending services.

Requirements

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Good time-management and organisational abilities

Nice To Haves

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as we can provide this for you
• Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills are also important
• Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job
• A food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable but not essential as we can supply this training
• Driving License is preferable due to the remote nature of site

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads
• Be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment. This includes cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations
• Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries, ensuring that the food and supply storage areas are organised
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs
• Act as a host/waiter when needed in events
• Top up Vending services

Benefits

• Digital Learning through The OCS Academy
• Retail Perks with Hapi app (exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources)
• Professional Growth opportunities
• Flexible Pay with Wagestream App (Access a portion of earned wages before payday)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed