Catering Assistant: Food Prep, Service & Kitchen Support

OCS Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to support operations at a Lidl Distribution centre site. Working Thursday to Monday 10:00–18:30 with a 30-minute unpaid break, you’ll help with food preparation, service and keeping the kitchen and equipment clean.

You’ll receive training where needed, may assist with deliveries, top up vending, and act as a host during events. The role requires good time management, organisation, and excellent customer service; a driving licence is preferable

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling is desirable but not essential (training available).
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to 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.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment, including utensils, tableware and catering stations.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries and organising food and supply storage areas.
• Serve food items to customers in line with the chefs' menu; may host/waiter at events.
• Top up vending services.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Stamina/ability to stand for long

Education

Food Handling certificate (Level 2)

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to support operations at a Lidl Distribution centre site. Working Thursday to Monday 10:00–18:30 with a 30-minute unpaid break, you’ll help with food preparation, service and keeping the kitchen and equipment clean.

You’ll receive training where needed, may assist with deliveries, top up vending, and act as a host during events. The role requires good time management, organisation, and excellent customer service; a driving licence is preferable