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Catering Assistant

OCS Group
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 7EE, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company seeking a General Assistant for their Catering division, which serves prestigious clients in the Business & Industry market.
  • The role requires working Monday to Friday from 15:30 to 19:30, with responsibilities including food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and serving food items to customers.
  • Candidates should ideally have commercial kitchen experience and a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate, though training will be provided if needed.
  • The position requires excellent customer service skills, time management, and the ability to stand for extended periods due to the physical nature of the job.
  • Salary details are not specified, but applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Level 2 food hygiene course is desirable but not essential.

About The Company:OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can beThis role sits within our Catering business division that provides hospitality and catering, private dining, vending & corporate event services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Business & Industry market.

About The Role:Days of Working: Monday to Friday

Shift pattern: 15:30pm to 19:30pm

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, ensuring that the food and supply storage areas are organised
  • Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs. Our General Assistants may also act as a host/waiter when needed in events
  • Top up Vending services

What are we looking for?

  • Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
  • Ideally you will 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
  • Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure
  • 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
  • A food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable but not essential as we can supply this training
  • Excellent customer service skills are essential
  • Good time-management and organisational abilities
  • Knowledge within the industry is desirable

How to Apply:

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