Catering Assistant

OCS; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Lidl Distribution centre sites in the UK. Shifts are 4 hours daily, covering breakfast, lunch and back shift ranges.

The role involves food prep, assembling sandwiches and salads, and keeping the kitchen area spotless. The ideal candidate should have basic catering knowledge, strong time management, customer service skills and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and can work under pressure.
• Strong organisation and customer service skills.
• Right to Work in the UK and training provided for food hygiene.

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 utensils and catering stations.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Ability to stand for extended periods

Work under pressure

Education

Food handling certificate / catering & hospitality certificate

Job description

Working Pattern

Shifts are 4 hours per day including breakfast, lunch, back shift.

We are looking for a catering assistant for at one of our Lidl Distribution centre sites.

About The Role

Shifts are 4 hours per day including breakfast, lunch, back shift.

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

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
• Driving License is preferable due to the remote nature of site.

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.