Catering Assistant

OCS; Hay on Wye; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company, OCS, is seeking a full-time Catering Assistant in Hay on Wye. This role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and customer service in a busy kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have strong time management and organizational skills, and a food hygiene certificate would be beneficial, though training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate is desired.
• Ability to stand for extended periods is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks like chopping and making sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment.
• Serve food items to customers according to the menu.

Skills

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Catering and Hospitality certificate

Food Hygiene Course Level 2

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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.

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: Monday to Friday- split shifts 08:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00

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
• Be the second member of a 2 man team in a busy canteen
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Facilities Services, Hospitality, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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