Catering Assistant: Food Prep, Service & Events Host

OCS Group limited

Gloucester

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 15,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a General Assistant to join our catering and hospitality team in the UK. The role supports food preparation, service, cleanup and stock management, with shifts 10:00–17:30 and enhanced national security clearance required before starting.

You’ll help with deliveries, keep kitchens clean, and assist at events as host when needed. Strong customer service, time-management and organisational skills are essential; willingness to obtain basic catering qualifications is

Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service skills are essential.
  • Good time-management and organisational abilities are desirable.
  • A food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable but training can be supplied.
  • Willingness to obtain basic catering/hospitality qualification is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads.
  • Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment, including cleaning utensils, tableware and catering stations.
  • Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries and organising food and supply storage areas.
  • Serve food items to customers according to the menu prepared by Chefs; may host/waiter at events.
  • Top up vending services.

Skills

Customer service
Time management
Organisational skills
Standing for long periods

Education

Food handling or catering certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a General Assistant to join our catering and hospitality team in the UK. The role supports food preparation, service, cleanup and stock management, with shifts 10:00–17:30 and enhanced national security clearance required before starting.

You’ll help with deliveries, keep kitchens clean, and assist at events as host when needed. Strong customer service, time-management and organisational skills are essential; willingness to obtain basic catering qualifications is

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