Catering & Kitchen Assistant – Growth & Training

Ocs Uk & Ireland; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant in Shrewsbury to join a busy kitchen team. You will assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness, and help with delivery receiving and stock organisation. The role requires good time management and basic knife skills.

Training can be provided for those without extensive experience. A DBS/enhanced security check may be required. This patient, hands-on role supports our catering services and daily vending operations.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills, and time management abilities.
• Commercial kitchen experience valued but not essential.
• Basic catering hygiene knowledge is desirable and training can be provided.

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 and catering stations.
• Receive and unpack deliveries, organise food and storage areas.
• Serve food items to customers according to the chefs' menu.
• Top up vending services daily.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Time management

Kitchen cleanliness

Customer service

Education

Basic Catering certificate

Food Handling certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant in Shrewsbury to join a busy kitchen team. You will assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness, and help with delivery receiving and stock organisation. The role requires good time management and basic knife skills.

Training can be provided for those without extensive experience. A DBS/enhanced security check may be required. This patient, hands-on role supports our catering services and daily vending operations.