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.

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent culinary skills with a focus on quality and consistency
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good communication and organisational abilities

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Shift Pattern: 7am - 3pm (Monday to Friday)
To consistently deliver high-quality, fresh food while upholding company and customer standards. In the absence of the Catering Manager, the Lead Chef is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the service are effectively managed and meet operational expectations.
Responsible To: Catering Manager
Responsible For: Kitchen team, and full team in managers absence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Plan and implement menu cycles, ensuring seasonal and dietary relevance.
o Accurately cost dishes to achieve the required gross profit margins.
o Manage all daily and weekly food and sundry orders.
o Oversee food production in line with published menus and service requirements.
o Ensure correct storage, labelling, rotation, and temperature control of all stock.
o Lead pre-meal briefings to align service staff with daily goals.
o Monitor and control food waste and portion sizes.
o Organise, motivate, and delegate tasks effectively to kitchen and servery staff.
o Maintain rigorous adherence to cleaning schedules and hygiene protocols.