Days of Working: This position will be based out of Guild Park, Preston, covering several sites in the nearby area and working 8hrs between the hours of 7am-7pm dependant on the site requirements. 5 in 7 days including weekends. MUST have UK driving licence and use of own vehicle. As a Chef Supervisor at OCS, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food services while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking food in line with set recipes and production methods, while supporting the supervision of kitchen operations and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. This is a hands-on role ideal for an experienced chef looking to take the next step into a supervisory position within a structured and quality-driven catering environment. The role involves direct interaction with patients, clinical staff, and on-site clients, requiring strong people skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to team supervision and service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food in line with specified recipes, production methods and quality standards
- Ensure food is portioned correctly in accordance with established procedures
- Complete all required production documentation accurately and on time
- Monitor food quality and temperature, reporting any issues or deficiencies promptly
- Ensure all food is stored, handled and labelled correctly to prevent cross-contamination
- Maintain full compliance with HACCP procedures and food safety standards at all times
- Support the day-to-day supervision of kitchen operations and team members
- Promote high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety within the kitchen environment
- Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check
- Previous experience as a Chef in a high-volume or large-scale catering environment
- Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds 7061/7062, NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation or equivalent
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification
- Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and temperature control procedures
- Experience supervising or supporting kitchen teams
- Knowledge of stock control and ordering systems, including electronic systems
- A proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
Qualifications or Experience Notes
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. Our mission and values guide our approach to work. This section is included to provide context about the employer but does not replace the job responsibilities described above.
