Catering Assistant: Kitchen & Front-of-House

OCS; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Awarded employer

Digital learning

Wagestream pay

Professional growth

Flexible pay options

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a General Assistant to support food preparation, cleaning, and customer service in a busy kitchen and dining environment in Reading. You will help with sandwiches, salads, and food handling, while ensuring cleanliness of equipment and storage areas.

The role involves serving customers, supporting event service when needed, and maintaining organisation under pressure. A Right to Work in the UK is required, with training provided for food handling and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential.
• A basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desirable but not essential as we can provide this.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods 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 according to the menu prepared by the Chefs; may act as host/waiter at events.

Skills

Right to work

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Stand for long periods

Education

Food Handling

Catering & Hospitality certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a General Assistant to support food preparation, cleaning, and customer service in a busy kitchen and dining environment in Reading. You will help with sandwiches, salads, and food handling, while ensuring cleanliness of equipment and storage areas.

The role involves serving customers, supporting event service when needed, and maintaining organisation under pressure. A Right to Work in the UK is required, with training provided for food handling and safety.