Chef

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.

Shift Pattern: This role works 5 days a week with 2 consecutive days off (provided in advance). Shift timings are  and .

• Handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet site standards and quality.
• Manage the cooking process at the assigned station, ensuring dishes are delivered in a timely manner.
• Follow and adhere to all safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site.
• Notify Senior Chefs of inventory shortages, ensuring the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities.
• Work with the culinary team to maintain high-quality food and service throughout the shift.

• Proven experience as a chef, preferably in contract catering.
• Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes; ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong teamwork, listening and communication skills.
• Understanding of legal policies and procedures regarding food receipt, preparation, storage and sanitation, including recipes, production and presentation methods.

• Right to work in the UK.
• City & Guilds certification, BTEC or NVQ at a basic level required.
• Completion of a Level 2 food hygiene course desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.

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.