Catering Assistant

Manchester Arndale; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant for a fixed-term role from September to December 2025. The position requires assisting in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal for individuals with a basic catering certificate or those willing to receive training, this role offers an opportunity within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience highly valued but not essential.
• Food hygiene course at Level 2 desirable but can be provided.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation including chopping and making sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen & serve food items.
• Assist with deliveries and organize food storage areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Education

Basic Catering and Hospitality Certificate

Food Hygiene Course Level 2

Job description

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,11am-2pm(term time only)

Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract starting September 2025 to December 2025.

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

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.