Catering & Events Assistant: Kitchen Prep & Host | Flexible Pay

OCS; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning

Retail perks with Wagestream access

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant to support food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and handle deliveries and stocking for events and day-to-day operations.

The role requires good time management, organisation, and customer service skills, with training provided for food handling. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment, including cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries and organising food and supply storage areas.
• Serve food items to customers according to the Chefs' menu; may act as host/waiter at events.
• Top up vending services.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Stand for long periods

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Catering/Hospitality certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant to support food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and handle deliveries and stocking for events and day-to-day operations.

The role requires good time management, organisation, and customer service skills, with training provided for food handling. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to stand for extended periods.