Catering Assistant

2 weeks ago

SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time £10,000 - £20,000 per year


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:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 09:30am - 2:30pm (term time only)

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • 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 and ensure that the food and supply storage areas are organised
  • Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs
  • Top up the vending services daily

 What are we looking for?

  • Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
  • Possess a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as we can provide this for you
  • Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills, and time management skills.
  • Can work under pressure and excellent organisational skills are also important
  • Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Must have the Right to Work in the UK
  • Must be prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced security check
  • Good time-management and organisational abilities


How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

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.


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