Catering Manager
OCS
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
Days of Working: Variable across the week (5 out of 7 days)
As a Catering Manager at OCS, you will oversee all catering services for our clients within the Public Sector FM market. Your day‑to‑day tasks will include managing catering operations, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring everyone follows Health & Safety and food hygiene standards. You will keep records up to date, handle disciplinary issues fairly, and make sure all legal requirements are met. The role also involves cost control and problem‑solving, requiring you to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.
Key Responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day craft responsibilities for all catering services.
* Recruit, train, continually develop and motivate staff in areas such as Health & Safety, dangerous equipment, basic food hygiene, and any other areas required.
* Maintain all records in line with legislation and company policy.
* Deal with disciplinary and grievance issues consistently, fairly and in line with company policy.
* Ensure compliance at all times with legal requirements such as Health & Safety at Work, display of all necessary notices, accident reporting and first aid.
Qualifications & Criteria
* Right to work in the UK.
* Enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
* Firm grasp of cost control.
* Analytical approach to problem solving and decision making.
* Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a front‑line, sometimes reactive environment.
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, please apply and register your interest. You can also sign up for job alerts to be notified 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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