Catering Assistant - Flexible Pay & Career Growth

OCS Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a versatile kitchen assistant for zero-hour shifts in Shrewsbury. You will help with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist with deliveries and vending top-ups. This role is ideal for reliable team players who can work flexibly to cover shifts as needed.

No formal qualification required, basic food handling or catering certification is a plus, and knife skills plus time management are valued. DBS/enhanced check may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Knife skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Organisational skills

Education

Food Handling certificate

Job description

OCS Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a versatile kitchen assistant for zero-hour shifts in Shrewsbury. You will help with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist with deliveries and vending top-ups. This role is ideal for reliable team players who can work flexibly to cover shifts as needed.

No formal qualification required, basic food handling or catering certification is a plus, and knife skills plus time management are valued. DBS/enhanced check may be required.