Catering & Kitchen Support Specialist

OCS Group limited; St Davids; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a kitchen assistant as part of its facilities services. You will perform food preparation tasks, help with deliveries, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and serve items to customers according to the Chef's menu.

The role values basic catering certificates and knife skills, with DBS or enhanced security checks and a Right to Work in the UK requirement. The position supports a busy catering environment within a facilities management setting.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and kitchen hygiene knowledge.
• DBS or Enhanced security check required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads
• Be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment. This includes cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations
• Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries and ensure that the food and supply storage areas are organised
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs
• Top up the vending services daily. Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
• Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills, and time management skills.
• Can work under pressure and excellent organisational skills are also important
• Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Time management

Cleanliness & hygiene

Customer service

Education

Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a kitchen assistant as part of its facilities services. You will perform food preparation tasks, help with deliveries, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and serve items to customers according to the Chef's menu.

The role values basic catering certificates and knife skills, with DBS or enhanced security checks and a Right to Work in the UK requirement. The position supports a busy catering environment within a facilities management setting.