St Luke's Rd, Maidenhead, England, SL6 7AJ
£36,172.13 per annum
Relief Chef Manager – Caterplus
Step away from the same kitchen every day. As a Relief Chef Manager with Caterplus, you’ll become our trusted regional expert – stepping into different sites across the region to support, steady the ship and keep our communities well‑fed and cared for.
Location: Maidenhead area. You must be flexible, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have your own reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Cover planned and unplanned absences across multiple Caterplus locations
- Support teams during busy periods or transitions
- Bring consistency, standards and leadership wherever you go
- Keep kitchens running safely, efficiently and to Caterplus standards
- Act as the regional specialist for Textured Modified Foods (TMF), delivering training and best practice
- Build strong relationships with managers and operations teams across the region
- Model high standards in H&S, food safety and compliance
No two weeks will look the same – you’ll work with different teams, strengthen different kitchens and make a visible impact everywhere you go.
Qualifications
- Senior chef experience
- Calm, organised and confident under pressure
- A genuine passion for customer service
- Strong kitchen management and people leadership skills
- A positive, solutions‑focused approach
- TMF experience helpful, though training is provided
- 5 days a week (excluding one day)
- Covering sites across Maidenhead within our over‑55 catering communities
Benefits
- Free, tasty meals while you work
- Flexible working, including part‑time options
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years
- Paid volunteering days for the causes you care about
- Career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career
- Financial security through pension schemes and life assurance
- Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure and travel
- Car allowance and mileage reimbursement
