Catering Assistant

OCS Group limited; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay through Wagestream

Job summary

OCS Group Limited is seeking a General Assistant in a catering setting in the UK. You will support food preparation, keep the kitchen and equipment clean, and assist with deliveries and serving to customers. There may be hosting duties at events and vending restocking as needed.

The role values basic catering knowledge, good time management, and strong organisational skills. Training can be provided for some requirements, including food hygiene and EPOS systems.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Cash handling experience is desirable.
• Excellent customer service is essential.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities are important.
• EPOS till system knowledge is advantageous, training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks (peeling, chopping, trimming, sandwiches, salads).
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment; clean utensils and catering stations.
• Assist with deliveries and storage organisation.
• Serve food items per the menu; act as host/waiter at events when needed.
• Top up vending services.

Skills

Right to Work in the UK

Cash handling

Excellent customer service

Time management

Organisation

EPOS till system knowledge

Education

Basic Catering & Hospitality cert (Food Handling)

Tools

EPOS Till system

Job description

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 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
• 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
• Previous EPOS Till system knowledge is advantageous - full training will be provided.
• Cash Handling Experience
• 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
• Own use of vehicle - limited public transport connections to get to site.

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)