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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.
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 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
Working Days: 8hrs per day on rota basis 5 days out of 7
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Chef to join our Catering team. Being a Chef at OCS means you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional food and drink to clients and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of quality and taste. You'll manage inventory, control budgets, and maintain health and hygiene, all while showcasing your passion for food and service. Join our team and make a difference with your culinary skills. Apply today and be part of something special!
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
* An enhanced DBS will be carried out for the succesful candidate.
* 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 don’t worry if you don’t, 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.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Facilities Services, Hospitality, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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