Catering Assistant

ABOUT OCS

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

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the delivery of a high‑quality food and hospitality service, helping to create a welcoming and efficient catering environment for customers, clients and colleagues.

You will assist with food preparation, service and cleanliness, ensuring standards of hygiene, safety and customer care are consistently met.

This role plays an important part in the smooth day‑to‑day operation of catering services, working as part of a team to deliver a professional, friendly and reliable service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Assist with basic food preparation in line with menu requirements and food safety standards
• Serve food and beverages to customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Support the set-up and close-down of catering areas, including counters and seating areas
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, service and dining areas
• Wash up utensils, dishes and equipment as required
• Replenish food, beverages and consumables during service periods
• Follow all food safety, health & safety and hygiene procedures at all times
• Use catering equipment safely and correctly
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth service delivery
• Provide a positive and customer-focused experience at all times

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or food service environment
• A basic understanding of food hygiene and safe handling practices
• A positive, friendly and customer‑focused attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Good timekeeping, reliability and a flexible approach to work
• Willingness to follow instructions and procedures

• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
• Experience working within Facilities Management (FM) or contract catering services

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

TO APPLY, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR (up-to-date) CV, ALONG WITH A BRIEF STATEMENT OUTLINING “WHY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE ROLE AND WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE MAKES YOU SUITABLE FOR THIS POSITION.”

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND COVER LETTER ANSWERS THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AS THIS WILL FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR APPLICATION.

1. Personal Profile (Ensure this section is tailored to the specific role you are applying for).
2. Employment History (List in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent role).
3. Education, Training, and Qualifications (List in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent, and including secondary school education).

Hours: 3 days per week- 5 hour shifts.

Location: Wolfson House, 311-315 Green Lanes, London N4 2ES

Closing date: Please note that this is an ongoing vacancy and we aim to contact candidates on an ad-hoc basis.

Once suitable candidates are appointed, this vacancy will close without further notice.