Catering & Events Assistant — Flexible Hours, Growth

OCS; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a part-time General Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in the UK. You will assist with food preparation, maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen and catering areas, and help with deliveries and stock organisation.

You will also serve customers according to the chefs' menu and may act as host or waiter at events. A basic catering/Hygiene training can be provided if not already held.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as training can be provided.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Excellent customer service skills are 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, 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.
• Top up vending services.

Skills

Excellent time management

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent customer service

Education

Food Handling or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a part-time General Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in the UK. You will assist with food preparation, maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen and catering areas, and help with deliveries and stock organisation.

You will also serve customers according to the chefs' menu and may act as host or waiter at events. A basic catering/Hygiene training can be provided if not already held.