Term-Time Catering Assistant — Kitchen & Service Pro

Manchester Arndale; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a part-time kitchen assistant for term-time hours (09:30–13:30). You will help with food preparation, keep the kitchen and equipment clean, assist with deliveries and stock, serve food to customers, and top up vending services.

Commercial kitchen experience is valued though not essential; a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate is desirable; must have knife skills, time management, and the ability to work under pressure; a DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food preparation required.
• Must have time management and organisational abilities.
• Commercial kitchen experience valued but not essential.
• Food handling or catering certificate desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and stand for extended periods.

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 deliveries and organise storage areas.
• Serve food items to customers according to the menu prepared by the Chefs.
• Top up the vending services daily.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Food preparation

Time management

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Education

Food handling / Catering certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a part-time kitchen assistant for term-time hours (09:30–13:30). You will help with food preparation, keep the kitchen and equipment clean, assist with deliveries and stock, serve food to customers, and top up vending services.

Commercial kitchen experience is valued though not essential; a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate is desirable; must have knife skills, time management, and the ability to work under pressure; a DBS check may be required.