Catering Assistant

Manchester Arndale; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our catering team at a busy site in the UK. You will support with catering-related tasks, assist with service of food and drink, and help maintain hygiene documentation and stock control.

The ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude, strong teamwork and excellent communication skills, and the right to work in the UK. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment and surrounding areas.
• Assisting with the service of food and drink within operational hours
• Supporting with hygiene documentation and administration
• Assisting with stock replenishment and storage of deliveries

Skills

Right to work in UK

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication

Job description

About The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Catering Assistant to join our Catering team.

The successful candidate will assist in delivering our outstanding food and drink offering to our clients and site visitors.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment and surrounding areas.
• Assisting with the service of food and drink within operational hours
• Supporting with hygiene documentation and administration
• Assisting with stock replenishment and storage of deliveries

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have right to work in the UK
• Positive can-do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork skills
• Good communication skills

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.