General Assistant

OCS; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a General Assistant for their Clearwater location in Reading. The role involves food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with various tasks in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and possess time management skills. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK required.
• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued.
• Good physical stamina to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation tasks like peeling, chopping, and making sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and clean utensils and tableware.
• Serve food items to customers during events as needed.

Skills

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Education

Basic Catering and Hospitality Certificate

Job description

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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.

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, with hours set from 7:30am to 3:30pm

We are seeking a candidate to join our team at our Clearwater corporate location. Our workplace is known for its positive atmosphere, making it an ideal environment for personal and professional growth. This position will start as a temporary role, with the potential to transition to a permanent position for a strong candidate who demonstrates exceptional skills and a great fit within our team. We look forward to finding someone who shares our values and is eager to contribute to our success.

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
• Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job
  
  

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Facilities Services, Hospitality, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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