Relief Chef

General information
Relief Chef
Ref: 2023-54350
Job Information
Division:
Caterplus
Advert Closing Date:
29/06/2023

Contractual Hours:Full-time
Salary:
£30,000
Contract Type:Permanent
Location:Slough, SL1 3TN
Working Environment

We are looking for a a shining star to join our team in a role that is heavily geared towards training for the future Operations Manager.

As a Relief Chef you would use your experience to support a wide array of business including care homes and education sites while always developing your skills through residential, on line and meeting day training. Being part of an award winning team which offers support and unravelled colleague care programs we are excited and committed to your future development.

This role requires travel that is fully reimbursed and a full driving licence.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities as the Relief Chef will consist of:

Proactively manage catering teams
Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, customer and client
Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
Creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence
Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues

Working Pattern: Pro rota for 5/7 days a week, Includes some weekends

Skills and Experience

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Relief Chef include:

Proven experience of successfully managing a team
Genuine interest in customer service excellence
Proven leadership ability
Proactive and ‘hands on' approach
Catering experience essential with chef skills
Contract catering is desirable
Benefits

We thank our colleagues for a job well done, that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including;

A salary of between £28,000 to £30,000 per annum dependant on experiance, 28 days holiday*, life assurance, a workplace pension & free lunches on site
The option to buy additional holidays - supporting your way of life
Free access to mental health first aiders & counselling sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs
Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support - the wellbeing of our teams is key
A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail - reducing your shopping bills
A cycle-to-work scheme – keeping your wellbeing and our carbon footprint in mind
Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out - we want our teams to enjoy life
A great variety of opportunities & award-winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected
2 days paid leave for charity work - the community is at the heart of everything we do

*Pro rata, incl. bank holidays

Why it’s Great to Work for Us

Welcoming you into our warm, friendly, and genuine team from your first day, we'll make you feel part of the family. With an inclusive, collaborative, and caring culture, you will share our shared purpose of delivering outstanding customer service.

At Elior, we're innovators and extremely proud of our work around diversity, sustainability, and social value. That's why with a firm belief in a diverse workplace, 95% of our colleagues feel we cultivate a culture where people of all backgrounds are welcome and valued.

If you want to give back to the community, this may be your role. Apply today.

Our People Promise

We promise to value you like we value our customers. We want you to feel appreciated, supported and fulfilled.

We aspire to do this by:

Offering roles to support your way of life
Employing people who care
Trusting you to deliver
Thanking you for a job well done
Letting you know what you need to know
Listening to you
Providing opportunities for growth and progression
Supporting you through life’s up and downs

Any internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.

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About Us

At Elior we're enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.

We are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. In the UK, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations.

Because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. We are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced.

And we're committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. We've lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues.

This role sits within our Health & Care division – catering for those in care homes, independent living villages and the NHS. Making a difference to local people across the UK, our Caterplus division prides itself on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life and fostering friendships, our quality and locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.