Night Cook

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)

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: 11pm - 3am, Rolling 4 nights on 4 nights off

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Night Cook to support catering operations within the Tesco Distribution Centre in Didcot. The role involves preparing and serving meals for colleagues working night shifts, ensuring high standards of food safety, quality, and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot meals for night shift colleagues.
• Ensure food is prepared in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards .
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages when required.
• Follow company procedures for food storage, temperature checks, and record keeping.
• Assist with menu preparation and basic food prep tasks.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is used and maintained safely.
• Provide friendly and professional service to colleagues using the canteen facilities.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering, or cook role preferred.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety standards .
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable but not essential).

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.

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