Relief Chef
Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a flexible role that fits around your family commitments? At Radish All Good, we offer the perfect work-life balance with a part-time, term-time-only position. We have a vacancies for the Area Support Chef Manager, work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-2pm – meaning your evenings, weekends, and school holidays are free
Radish is a well-established and fast-growing catering company, providing freshly prepared, nutritious meals to schools and B&I (Business and Industry) sites across London, Kent, Essex, and Oxfordshire – with exciting plans to expand further. We pride ourselves on our personalised service, ensuring each site receives a customised and caring approach.
What We Offer:
* Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, term-time only – ideal for those with family commitments, with 13 weeks off per year.
* Flexibility: This is a mobile role covering multiple school sites so every day is different.
* Friendly & Supportive Environment: You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that values you as an individual.
* Annualised Pay: You'll work 38.6 weeks per year, with your salary spread evenly across 12 months – no more gaps in pay during holidays
* Opportunity for Growth: As Radish continues to grow, so can your career with us.
* Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate, with a company pension and 0.45p mileage paid for travel between sites.
About the Role:
We're looking for a Relief Chef Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations across multiple schools in the Reading area. You'll prepare and serve freshly cooked meals to pupils and staff, while managing budgets, ordering stock, and ensuring food safety standards are met.
In this mobile role, you'll step in to support kitchens that need short-term cover or additional help, so flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly are key.
Key Details:
* Schedule: Monday to Friday, term-time only
* Location: Various school sites across Reading area
* Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in a catering or cooking role
* Driving Licence: Essential (access to a vehicle required)
Benefits:
* Competitive pay
* Company pension
* Paid mileage for travel between schools
* On-site parking (where available)
* A supportive management team and full training provided
* 13 weeks off per year (including all school holidays)
* Annualised salary paid monthly, every month of the year
Ready to Join the Radish Bunch?
Submit your CV today for a chance to become part of our growing team – We're Rooting for You
Learn more about what makes Radish special:
Please note: Safeguarding is a top priority at Radish. All successful applicants will be required to complete a full DBS clearance prior to employment.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: On the road