Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 2:00pm, 27.5 hours per week, term time only
Part Time
The Fold, Coates, England, PE7 2BP
£17,171 per annum
This role based at Coates Primary School sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.
Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.
Start date for this position is in line with the new academic year: September 2025
What you’ll be doing…
As a Chef Manager, you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customers, and clients.
* Motivating and managing a team (1 x Catering Assistant)
* Oversee food preparation for 120 covers per day, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
* Controlling and managing a budget
* Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting, and client liaison to enable operational excellence
What can you bring?
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence
* Focused on the front line
* Proven team leader experience
* Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
* Contract catering experience is desirable
* Previous experience within an Education industry is desirable
Our way of saying thank you...
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
* FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
* Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
* Family Leave: Prioritize your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
* Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favorite causes
* Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
* Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us…
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
* Workplaces & Office Space
* Sporting Venues & Stadium
* Attraction & Heritage Sites
* Public Sector & Defence
* Health, Care & Hospitals
* Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!
By celebrating equality and diversity, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfill their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.
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