<div><p>Monday - Friday 37.5 Hours Per Week Term Time Only</p><p>Full Time</p><p>Pontefract, England, WF8 3NW</p><p>£15.00 per annum</p><b>Taylor Shaw - Great Food, Bright Futures</b><p>At <b>Carleton High School, </b>part of<b>Taylor Shaw</b>, we believe <b>healthy food fuels young minds</b>, and were passionate about serving <b>delicious, nutritious meals</b> in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is <b>fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness - because we know young people deserve the best.</b></p><p><b>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 Childrens Barred List, and two suitable references.</b></p><p><b>What youll be doing</b></p><ul><li>Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications</li><li>Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring consistency and portion control. Prepare and cook nutritionally balanced seasonal menus that meet dietary, medical, or ethnic requirements.</li><li>Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; manage staff rotas, conduct performance reviews, and manage payroll administration.</li><li>Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs (Gross Profit), perform weekly stocktakes and record accurate data.</li><li>Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to our Food Safety (HACCP), Health & Safety (COSHH), and EHO standards, maintaining impeccable hygiene records.</li><li>Operational Duties: Manage inventory ordering with our client, support and report the equipment maintenance log, record waste and look to support waste reduction.</li></ul><p><b>Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 37.5 Hours Per Week Term Time Only</b></p><p><b>Job ID: 6558</b></p><p><b>What can you bring?</b></p><ul><li>Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands on approach</li><li>Genuine interest in customer service excellence</li><li>Focused on the front line</li><li>Catering experience essential with chef skills</li><li>2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step</li><li>Business Acumen: Good understanding of P&L accounts, budgeting, and cost-control measures.</li><li>Certifications: Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene</li><li>Excellent communication for liaising with clients and children in our settings</li></ul><p><b>What the role brings to you:</b></p><ul><li>A stable, daytime role in education catering</li><li>A supportive kitchen team</li><li>Opportunities to develop your skills</li></ul><b>Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!</b><p>At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. Thats why we make sure our team feels <b>appreciated, supported, and set up for success! </b>Heres whats waiting for you:</p><ul><li><b>Free, tasty meals</b> - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!</li><li><b>Flexible working</b> - including part time roles, because life doesnt run on a 9 5 schedule.</li><li><b>Plenty of Time to Unwind</b> - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.</li><li><b>Leave for lifes important moments</b> - whether family, personal or unexpected.</li><li><b>Give back time</b> - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.</li><li><b>Room to grow</b> - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.</li><li><b>Financial security</b> - pension schemes and life assurance.</li><li><b>Exclusive discounts</b> - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!</li></ul><p>One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.</p><b>Why Youll Love Working Here</b><p>Were a <b>people first</b> business with over <b>10,000 colleagues across the UK</b>, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? <b>Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.</b></p><p><b>And heres the best part - 87% of our team say theyre proud to work here!</b> Why? Because we create a place where youre <b>listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.</b></p><p><b>Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway!</b> Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If youre passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!</p><b>We Celebrate You!</b><p>At Elior, <b>diversity and inclusion arent just policies, theyre who we are.</b> We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and were dedicated to creating an environment where <b>everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.</b></p><p>Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - were happy to help!</p><p><b>Ready to join us? Hit Apply Now and lets chat!</b></p></div>