Catering Assistant

OCS Group Limited; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Oswestry is seeking individuals for food preparation tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and serving food items according to the menu. Candidates should possess basic catering skills, organisational abilities, and the right to work in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a commercial kitchen environment, with a supportive company culture that values trust and respect.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Must be prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced security check.
• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Food preparation skills

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Education

Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 and ensure that the food and supply storage areas are organised
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs
• Top up the vending services daily
• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
• 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
• Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills, and time management skills
• Can work under pressure and excellent organisational skills are also important
• Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Must be prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced security check
• Good time-management and organisational abilities

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.