Weekend Catering Assistant (Driving Role)

Manchester Arndale; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail center in the UK is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to manage stock levels, receive deliveries, and drive vehicles to deliver orders. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, hold a full clean driving license, and possess relevant food safety training. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain maximum and minimum stock levels.
• Take receipt of all food and non-food items, ensuring safe storage.
• Driving, loading and unloading trust vehicles around the respective site(s).

Skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of stores and stock control procedures

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Training

Banksman Training

Job description

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:

Days of Working: Weekends Only; Saturday & Sunday. 8 hours per day with 30 minute break.

As a Catering Assistant working in a store and delivering goods, you will manage stock levels, perform stock checks, and request orders to keep everything well‑stocked. You will receive food and non‑food items, ensure they’re stored safely, and date‑stamp them upon delivery. You will keep accurate records of orders, report any damaged containers or overstocking, and monitor storage chillers and freezers. Plus, you will drive, load, and unload vehicles to deliver orders, and perform vehicle safety checks, reporting any issues to your supervisor. It’s a hands‑on role that keeps you busy and ensures everything runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain maximum and minimum stock levels, carry out stock checks, and request orders to maintain agreed stock levels.
• Take receipt of all food and non‑food items, ensure safe storage and temperature checks, and date‑stamp all goods upon delivery.
• Issue ad‑hoc stock items requested by other areas of catering, ensuring correct packing and safe handling.
• Assist with internal/external audits, deep clean storage areas, and ensure all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, report any damaged containers or overstocking, and monitor storage chillers and freezers.
• Driving, loading and unloading trust vehicles around the respective site(s) to deliver orders. Carrying out driver maintenance and vehicle safety checks reporting any defects to the supervisor.

Ideal Candidate:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Level 2 Food Safety Training and Banksman Training.
• Experience in customer service and awareness of customer service provision.
• Knowledge of stores & stock control procedures.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills, basic IT skills, and knowledge of stores and stock control procedures.

How to Apply:

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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.