Weekend Cook

OCS Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing and serving meals, adhering to food hygiene standards, and contributing to service improvements. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in cooking and food safety, along with a passion for food preparation. This opportunity includes professional growth and a commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to the highest standards.
• Ensure food complies with national nutritional policies.
• Contribute to new menus and production systems.
• Submit requisitions for food stores based on demand.

Skills

Cooking methods

Recipe formulation

Food hygiene standards

Fire Safety knowledge

HACCP & COSHH knowledge

Allergen training

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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: Working every weekend 12pm to 6pm, Saturday & Sunday

Are you passionate about preparing delicious and nutritious meals? Join OCS as a Cook and be part of a team that values your culinary skills and professional growth. At OCS, we are committed to being an ‘Employer of Choice’ by investing in our colleagues’ development through funded programmes and opportunities to gain qualifications.

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to a team that values your growth and success? Apply now and join OCS!

Key Responsibilities

• The preparation, cooking, presentation and service of meals to the highest possible standards.
• Provide food that complies with national nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
• Ensure timely plating and delivery to patient areas.
• Contribute to the implementation of service developments, i.e. new menus, production systems.
• Submit requisitions for additional food stores depending upon demand.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Qualified Cook to City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 standard and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of cooking methods, recipe formulation and service requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP & COSHH acquired through training.
• Intimate knowledge of Fire Safety as applied in the kitchen setting.
• Allergen qualification/training.

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.