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Catering Assistant

OCS Group
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5EP, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • OCS UK & Ireland is a prominent 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 07:00am to 14:30pm, totaling 35 hours per week, with responsibilities including food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and serving food items.
  • While commercial kitchen experience is valued, it is not essential, and candidates should ideally have a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate or be willing to obtain one.
  • Excellent customer service, time management, and organizational skills are critical for success in this position, along with the ability to stand for extended periods due to the job's physical nature.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants should have the right to work in the UK, with a desire for candidates to undergo food hygiene training if not already certified.

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 be.

This 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:

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shift Pattern: 07:00am - 14:30pm (35 hours per week)

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

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.

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