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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.
Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.
About The Role: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 site is in a remote location and is not on a public transport route, there for the candidate needs to take into consideration of proposed travel to and from the workplace
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:
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.
