Evenings & Weekend Catering Assistant

OCS; Scotland; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver catering, cleaning, security and more across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and contribute to excellent service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate will have basic catering knowledge, strong time management and customer service skills, and a positive, flexible attitude for shifts in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• 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 as we can provide this training.
• Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills are also important.
• Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable but not essential as we can supply this training.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.

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, ensuring that the food and supply storage areas are organised
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs. Our General Assistants may also act as a host/waiter when needed in events
• Top up Vending services

Skills

Excellent time management

Excellent organisational skills

Customer service skills

Stand for extended periods

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Catering & Hospitality certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver catering, cleaning, security and more across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and contribute to excellent service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate will have basic catering knowledge, strong time management and customer service skills, and a positive, flexible attitude for shifts in a busy kitchen.