Term-Time Catering Assistant: Kitchen & Service Expert

Manchester Arndale; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hapi app discounts

Wagestream access

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring for a part-time kitchen role within a retail catering setup. Mon to Fri, 08:45 to 13:45 (term time only, 39 weeks/year), you will assist with food prep, maintain kitchen cleanliness, receive deliveries, serve items, and top up vending daily.

Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential; basic catering certificates like Food Handling are desirable. Basic knife skills and good time management are important for this role.

Qualifications

• Basic catering and hospitality tasks experience preferred but not essential.
• Must have basic knife skills and food preparation abilities.
• Good time-management and ability to stay organised under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment, including utensils and stations
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries and organise food storage areas
• Serve food items to customers as per the chefs’ menu
• Top up vending services daily

Skills

Knife skills

Food handling

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Handling certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring for a part-time kitchen role within a retail catering setup. Mon to Fri, 08:45 to 13:45 (term time only, 39 weeks/year), you will assist with food prep, maintain kitchen cleanliness, receive deliveries, serve items, and top up vending daily.

Commercial kitchen experience is valued but not essential; basic catering certificates like Food Handling are desirable. Basic knife skills and good time management are important for this role.