Catering Assistant: Kitchen & Events Host

Manchester Arndale; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is looking for a General Assistant to join the on-site kitchen team in Manchester. You will assist with food preparation, keep the kitchen clean, handle deliveries, and help serve customers during service.

Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential; a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling is desirable. You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Customer service skills are 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 (utensils, tableware, catering stations).
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries and organise storage areas.
• Serve food items to customers in line with the menu prepared by Chefs; may host/waiter at events.
• Top up vending services.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Stamina / Physical endurance

Customer service

Education

Food Handling certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is looking for a General Assistant to join the on-site kitchen team in Manchester. You will assist with food preparation, keep the kitchen clean, handle deliveries, and help serve customers during service.

Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential; a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling is desirable. You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to stand for extended periods.