Working Pattern
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Measuring, peeling, chopping, and mixing ingredients
- Processing kitchen deliveries, ensuring that your workstation always has ingredients and equipment available
- Make sure that all your other colleagues always have fresh produce and ingredients by ensuring stock rotation is adhered to. Our Commis Chefs will regularly check expiration dates and discard expired food whilst recording it in the wastage book
- Assisting with the preparation of basic ingredients and dishes, such as: salads, vegetables, starters, main courses, and the bakery section
- Ensure that the kitchen is clean and organised whilst adhering to food safety and sanitation standards (legal and company)
What are we looking for?
- Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
- Ideally you will possess a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as we can provide this for you
- Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills, and time management skills. The ability to work under pressure and excellent organisational skills are also important
- Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK
- City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is require
- Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable
- Excellent customer service skills are essential
- Good time-management and organisational abilities
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.
Commis Chef in Hull employer: OCS Group
OCS UK & Ireland is an award-winning employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities through the OCS Academy. Located in Hammersmith, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that values trust, respect, unity, and empowerment, alongside benefits such as flexible pay options and access to exclusive retail discounts. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in facilities management.
