General Assistant

Manchester Arndale; Gathurst; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Gathurst is seeking a General Assistant to assist with food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred but not necessary. This role offers the chance for professional development and a diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries.
• Serve food items to customers as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Education

Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate (Food Handling)

Job description

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.

About The Role

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30

Please note: This is a fixed term contract, possibly leading to permanent.

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

• 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
• You will be required from time to time to 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

What are we looking for?

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• 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
• Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills are also important

How to Apply

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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.