Catering Assistant

Ocs Uk & Ireland; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a General Assistant to help with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and serve food to customers. The ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service skills and have the right to work in the UK. Basic catering knowledge is preferred but not necessary as training can be provided. This role requires good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Food hygiene course at Level 2 desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, and making sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries.
• Serve food items to customers according to the menu.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Good time-management

Organisational abilities

Education

Catering and Hospitality certificate or equivalent

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, 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
• 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

Ideal Candidate 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

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.