Catering Assistant

Monday to Friday, 12 pm–7 pm. Weekend overtime available at 1.5× hourly rate on Saturdays, 2× hourly rate on Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment, including cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries, ensuring food and supply storage areas are organised.
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs.
• Act as a host/waiter during events when needed.
• Top up vending services.

Requirements

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate (e.g., Food Handling) is desired but not required; training can be provided.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods due to the physical nature of the job.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Food hygiene course at Level 2 is desirable but not essential; training can be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills.

About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2 billion. 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.

Benefits

• Award-winning employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: Access exclusive discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources via the Hapi app.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK & Ireland, empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications.
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with the Wagestream App (contract specific).