Weekend Catering Assistant: Events & Kitchen Support

Manchester Arndale; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hapi app discounts

Wagestream early wage access

OCS Academy digital learning

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant to support catering and hospitality teams at our UK retail facilities. You will assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, receive deliveries, and serve customers during weekend shifts.

This role requires good time management, the ability to stand for long periods, and excellent customer service. Training is provided; no prior kitchen experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as training can be provided.
• Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills are also important.
• 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, including utensils, tableware, and catering stations.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries, ensuring food and storage areas are organised.
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs; may act as host/waiter at events.
• Top up vending services.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Stamina / stand long periods

Right to work in the UK

Education

Basic Catering & Hospitality certificate

Food Handling (desirable)

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a General Assistant to support catering and hospitality teams at our UK retail facilities. You will assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, receive deliveries, and serve customers during weekend shifts.

This role requires good time management, the ability to stand for long periods, and excellent customer service. Training is provided; no prior kitchen experience is essential.