OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £2bn 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 Education & Healthcare market
Working at OCS is more than just a job; its 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 colleagues 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:
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Chef to join our Catering team.
Working Hours:Saturday and Sunday 08:00 - 16:00pm
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our outstanding food and drink offering to our clients and site visitors.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Ensuring food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
* Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials.
* Controlling budgets and minimising wastage.
* Maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen.
* Prepare and cook for clients and customers.
* Supporting the site in the absence of the Senior Chef
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
* Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
* We are looking for an employee that is autonomous in their approach but also happy to work well in a team.
* Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate but dont worry if you dont, we can help you achieve this!
* A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
* Ideally City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent), but we are happy to talk to those also qualifying for their professional qualifications.
* Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients.
* A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.
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