Security-Cleared Catering Assistant | Quick Event Kitchen

OCS Group; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

OCS Academy learning

Discounts via Hapi app

Flexible pay options

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting for a General Assistant to support catering operations. The role involves food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, receiving deliveries, and serving customers during lunch periods. Some events may require hosting duties and topping up vending services.

Essentially you must have the right to work in the UK; food safety training is desirable and training can be provided. Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience valued but not essential.
• Basic catering/hospitality certificate desirable but not essential.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills; able to work under pressure.
• Can stand for extended periods 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

Customer service

Food handling knowledge

Education

Food handling certificate (Level 2)

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting for a General Assistant to support catering operations. The role involves food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, receiving deliveries, and serving customers during lunch periods. Some events may require hosting duties and topping up vending services.

Essentially you must have the right to work in the UK; food safety training is desirable and training can be provided. Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential.