Monday - Friday / term time only / 37.5 hours per week
Full Time
Whittington Oval, England, B33 8JG
£38000 per annum
This role at The Oval School is part of our Education division, focusing on catering for students. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for young people, supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we believe 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 shortlisted for this role will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including the Children's Barred List, and provide two suitable references.
What you’ll be doing…
As a Regional Development Chef, you will be responsible for driving financial growth through cost control, culinary excellence, improving merchandising, and implementing, monitoring, and evaluating results within the chef teams.
* Develop training and support materials to ensure compliance with Octopus or other initiatives
* Identify problem sites proactively and collaborate with operations and other functions to enhance financial and operational performance
* Lead food-related projects and manage cross-functional food initiatives
* Work collaboratively with Marketing & Promotions Managers and Executive Chefs to deliver innovative solutions aligned with the marketing calendar
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday / term time only / 37.5 hours per week
What can you bring?
* A genuine interest in customer service excellence
* Catering experience with chef skills (contract catering experience is desirable)
Our way of saying thank you…
At Elior, we appreciate and reward our colleagues with generous benefits:
* FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy healthy meals every day
* Flexible Working: Balance work and personal life with flexible hours
* Family Leave: Support during important family commitments
* Paid Charity Leave: Volunteer for causes you care about
* Career Progression: Opportunities for growth and development
* Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and wellbeing resources
* Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future
* Discounts & Perks: Savings on entertainment, leisure, and more, plus cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us…
Elior is a multi-award-winning contract caterer with over 10,000 colleagues across various sectors, including:
* Workplaces & Office Spaces
* Sporting Venues & Stadiums
* Attraction & Heritage Sites
* Public Sector & Defence
* Health, Care & Hospitals
* Schools, Colleges & Universities
We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported, fostering a sense of pride and belonging. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a workplace where all colleagues can thrive.
If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We’re happy to help.
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