Catering Assistant

Manchester Arndale; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our catering operations team. The role involves supporting kitchen tasks, serving food and beverages, and helping with hygiene records and stock management.

We value individuals who are autonomous, team-oriented and eager to learn, with a food handling certificate preferred. Training can be provided to attain the certificate.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Autonomous in approach but happy to work in a team.
• Self-driven and reliable with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Food handling certificate preferred, but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support catering-related tasks within kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the service of food and drink during operating hours.
• Assist with hygiene documentation and administration.
• Assist with stock replenishment and storage of deliveries.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomous

Willing to learn

Education

Food handling certificate

Job description

About The Role:

Working Pattern

am shift 0730-1330
pm 1330-1930
rotation weekends
no set days off

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Catering Assistant to join our successful catering operational team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our outstanding food and drink offering to our clients and site visitors.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment and surrounding areas.
• Assisting with the service of food and drink within operational hours
• Supporting with hygiene documentation and administration
• Assisting with stock replenishment and storage of deliveries

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
• We are looking for an employee that is autonomous in their approach but also happy to work well in a team.
• Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate – but don’t worry if you don’t, we can help you achieve this!
• We want a self-driven and reliable employee, who wants to learn and develop!

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.