Catering Assistant: Kitchen & Customer Service

Manchester Arndale; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a General Assistant to support busy kitchen operations across our facilities. You will help with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and assist with deliveries, ensuring storage areas are organized and stocked.

No heavy experience required, though commercial kitchen experience is valued. Training for food hygiene Level 2 can be provided; strong time management and organisational skills are essential, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
• A basic Catering or Food Handling certificate is desirable but not essential as training can be provided
• Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills are also important
• Able 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
• 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

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Education

Basic Catering or Food Handling certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a General Assistant to support busy kitchen operations across our facilities. You will help with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and assist with deliveries, ensuring storage areas are organized and stocked.

No heavy experience required, though commercial kitchen experience is valued. Training for food hygiene Level 2 can be provided; strong time management and organisational skills are essential, and you must have the right to work in the UK.