Catering & Kitchen Support Specialist

Manchester Arndale; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant for our catering team in the UK. You will assist with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness and handle deliveries to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role involves serving guests, topping up vending and supporting chefs. A food hygiene certificate is desirable but training can be provided. Right to Work in the UK is required; Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills are important.
• Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job.
• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.
• A basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not 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, including utensils, tableware, and catering stations.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries, organise food and supply storage areas.
• Serve food items to customers in line with the menu prepared by the Chefs; may host/waiter at events.
• Top up Vending services.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Stamina

Customer service

Education

Food handling (Level 2) - desirable

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant for our catering team in the UK. You will assist with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness and handle deliveries to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role involves serving guests, topping up vending and supporting chefs. A food hygiene certificate is desirable but training can be provided. Right to Work in the UK is required; Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.