Evening Shift Chef — Seasonal Menus & On‑Site Catering

Manchester Arndale; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is inviting applications for a dedicated Chef to join our Catering team at a prestigious client site. The role focuses on delivering high-quality food and drink services, with a Monday–Wednesday, 2pm–7pm shift pattern and duties that include cooking, service, and stock management.

The ideal candidate has health and safety knowledge, customer service skills, and a real passion for food. Right to work in the UK is required; food handling certification is preferred or obtainable

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate.
• Background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
• Ideally City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with clients and customers.
• A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
• Serve customers and handle cash.
• Manage inventory of stock and order raw materials.
• Control budgets and minimise wastage.
• Maintain health and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook for clients and customers.
• Support the site in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Cash handling

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is inviting applications for a dedicated Chef to join our Catering team at a prestigious client site. The role focuses on delivering high-quality food and drink services, with a Monday–Wednesday, 2pm–7pm shift pattern and duties that include cooking, service, and stock management.

The ideal candidate has health and safety knowledge, customer service skills, and a real passion for food. Right to work in the UK is required; food handling certification is preferred or obtainable