Chef

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with over 50,000 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £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: Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day to day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the site's standards and quality.
• Manage the cooking process at the specific station of several dishes, ensuring timely delivery of food.
• Follow and adhere to all safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site at all times.
• Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low by ensuring the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities.
• Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chef is desired; experience working in a similar role within Contract Catering.
• Possess a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
• Understand and be able to demonstrate various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes; able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team; excellent listening and communication skills.
• Understand standard legal policies and procedures regarding receiving, preparation, storage and sanitation of food and menu items fully, including recipes, production and presentation methods.

Ideal Candidate Criteria

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is required.
• Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Good time management and organisational abilities.

Equal Opportunity

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.