Catering Assistant

Manchester Arndale; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Dunstable seeks a General Assistant to help in kitchen operations. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, assisting with deliveries, and serving food. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure. Experience in a commercial kitchen is a plus, though not essential. The position involves varied shifts, and training will be provided for food hygiene and catering certifications if needed. Join us to work in an inclusive environment!

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is highly valued.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate is desired but not essential.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks like peeling, chopping, and making sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries.
• Serve food items to customers according to the menu.
• Top up vending services.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Excellent time management

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent customer service

Education

Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate

Job description

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.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Varied - including: early, days, back shifts and nights.

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

What are we looking for?

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
• Ideally you will possess a 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

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• A food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable but not essential as we can supply this training
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Good time-management and organisational abilities

How to Apply:

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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.