Commis Chef

OCS; Hull and East Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wagestream access

OCS Academy - digital learning

Discounts via Hapi app

Professional growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a Commis Chef to work Wednesday to Sunday, 6:30am–3:00pm. You will assist with measuring, peeling, chopping and mixing ingredients, handle deliveries, and ensure stock is ready for service.

The role offers opportunities for basic catering certificates and progression through the OCS Academy, plus benefits like Wagestream pay and Hapi app discounts.

You should have basic knife skills, time management, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Formación

• Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills, and time management.
• Must be able to work under pressure with good organisation.
• Commercial kitchen experience valued but not essential.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Measuring, peeling, chopping, and mixing ingredients
• Processing kitchen deliveries, ensuring workstation always has ingredients and equipment
• Stock rotation to ensure fresh produce and recording wastage
• Assist with preparation of basic ingredients and dishes
• Keep kitchen clean and organised, adhering to food safety standards

Conocimientos

Basic knife skills

Food preparation

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Educación

City & Guilds certification or NVQ (basic level)

Descripción del empleo

Working Pattern

Wednesday to Sunday 0630-1500 with half hour unpaid break

• Measuring, peeling, chopping, and mixing ingredients
• Processing kitchen deliveries, ensuring that your workstation always has ingredients and equipment available
• Make sure that all your other colleagues always have fresh produce and ingredients by ensuring stock rotation is adhered to. Our Commis Chefs will regularly check expiration dates and discard expired food whilst recording it in the wastage book
• Assisting with the preparation of basic ingredients and dishes, such as: salads, vegetables, starters, main courses, and the bakery section
• Ensure that the kitchen is clean and organised whilst adhering to food safety and sanitation standards (legal and company)

About The Role

Working Pattern

Wednesday to Sunday 0630-1500 with half hour unpaid break

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Measuring, peeling, chopping, and mixing ingredients
• Processing kitchen deliveries, ensuring that your workstation always has ingredients and equipment available
• Make sure that all your other colleagues always have fresh produce and ingredients by ensuring stock rotation is adhered to. Our Commis Chefs will regularly check expiration dates and discard expired food whilst recording it in the wastage book
• Assisting with the preparation of basic ingredients and dishes, such as: salads, vegetables, starters, main courses, and the bakery section
• Ensure that the kitchen is clean and organised whilst adhering to food safety and sanitation standards (legal and company)

What are we looking for?

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
• Ideally you will possess a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as we can provide this for you
• Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills, and time management skills. The ability to 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

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is require
• Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Good time-management and organisational abilities

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer

Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning

The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks

With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth

600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay

Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.