Cook Supervisor

Working Pattern: Breakfast shift 7am until 10am

Key responsibilities:

• In the absence of the senior chef, support and 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 your specific station for several dishes, ensuring that the food is delivered in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site.
• Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low, ensuring that 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 are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role within the Contract Catering industry is required.
• Hold relevant qualifications; knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety is a must.
• A proven track record in supervising a team and leadership is crucial.
• Demonstrate high standards and be well organised in all areas of Management.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills are essential.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 2) is advantageous.

Hiring Criteria:

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Have an understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.

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.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

How to Apply:

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. If you are interested in the role and believe that you have the experience required, please click ‘Apply’ - alternatively, please sign up to job alerts on our Careers page to ensure that you are notified when any other suitable opportunities become available.