Kitchen & Catering Assistant — Flexible Shifts

Manchester Arndale; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant to support busy catering operations in a retail environment. You will assist with food preparation such as peeling, chopping and assembling sandwiches and salads, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment hygiene.

You may help receive deliveries and stock storage, and serve customers per the chefs' menu. The role requires good time management, organisational skills, and the ability to stand for long periods.

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 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.

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

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Hospitality/kitchen work

Education

Food handling certificate (Level 2)

Basic Catering & Hospitality certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant to support busy catering operations in a retail environment. You will assist with food preparation such as peeling, chopping and assembling sandwiches and salads, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment hygiene.

You may help receive deliveries and stock storage, and serve customers per the chefs' menu. The role requires good time management, organisational skills, and the ability to stand for long periods.