Catering Assistant

OCS; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Catering Assistant to support food preparation and service. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting in various catering tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential.
• Training can be provided for food handling and hygiene.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Serving food and acting as host/waiter at events.
• Receiving and organizing food deliveries.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Basic Catering and Hospitality certification

Level 2 food hygiene course

Job description

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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.

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

About The Role

Days of Working: Variable across the week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with food preparation such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and equipment, including cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations.
• Receiving and unpacking deliveries, organizing food and supply storage.
• Serving food to customers per the menu prepared by chefs, and acting as host/waiter at events if needed.
• Top up vending services.

What We Are Looking For

• Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certification such as Food Handling is desirable but not required; training can be provided.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods due to the physical nature of the job.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• A Level 2 food hygiene course is desirable but not essential; training can be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good time-management and organizational abilities.

How To Apply

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