Catering Assistant

OCS Group

17h

About The Position

The Catering Assistant supports kitchen and catering operations, including food preparation, kitchen and equipment cleanliness, delivery handling and storage, serving food, and replenishing vending services. General Assistants may also work as a host or waiter at events when needed.

The role requires customer service, time-management and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Standing for extended periods is often necessary. A smartphone capable of running approved work applications is required for work-related tasks such as clocking in and out when applicable, viewing schedules, completing training, and receiving communications.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Access to a smartphone that supports approved work applications.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial kitchen experience.
• A basic Catering and Hospitality certificate, such as Food Handling or equivalent.
• A Level 2 food hygiene course.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, including peeling, chopping and trimming ingredients, and making sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and on equipment, including cleaning utensils, tableware and catering stations.
• Receive and unpack deliveries and keep food and supply storage areas organised.
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs.
• Act as a host or waiter at events when needed.
• Top up vending services.

Benefits

• Access to digital courses and resources through the OCS Academy.
• Access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources through the Hapi app.
• Professional development, career progression and further development and qualifications.
• Flexible access to a portion of earned wages before payday through the Wagestream app, contract specific.

What This Job Offers

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