Catering Assistant: Growth, Training & Discounts

OCS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a General Assistant for a 32-hour week, Mon-Thu, 7am–3pm, on-site in Welwyn Garden City. You will support kitchen tasks, food prep, cleanliness, deliveries, and customer service, with potential hosting duties at events. Basic catering certification is a bonus and full training is provided.

Ideal candidates have good time management, organizational skills, and right-to-work status in the UK. OCS offers development through the OCS Academy and access to staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Food hygiene Level 2 would be desirable but training can be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills essential.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Right to work in the UK

Education

Basic Catering & Hospitality certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a General Assistant for a 32-hour week, Mon-Thu, 7am–3pm, on-site in Welwyn Garden City. You will support kitchen tasks, food prep, cleanliness, deliveries, and customer service, with potential hosting duties at events. Basic catering certification is a bonus and full training is provided.

Ideal candidates have good time management, organizational skills, and right-to-work status in the UK. OCS offers development through the OCS Academy and access to staff benefits.