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About The Role:
Days of Working: This position will be based at Royal Papworth Hospital, working 5 over 7. Earliest start: 7:30. Latest finish: 19:30.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
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Ideal Candidate Criteria:
- Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
- Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment (desirable but not essential)
- 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
Desirable:
- Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
- Experience working within Facilities Management (FM) or contract catering services
About The Company:
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:
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.
Why Work for OCS?
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- ✅ Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
- 🚀 Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
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- 📝 Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
- 💰 Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
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.
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