Step away from the same kitchen every day. As a Relief Chef with Taylor Shaw, you'll become our trusted regional expert within Education sites across Cambridge, Kettering and very occasionally Nuneaton —bringing confidence, stability and great food to our students when it matters most.
If you're a confident, adaptable Chef who enjoys variety within a role that genuinely makes you feel like you're making a difference, this is the one
What you'll be doing:
Cover planned and unplanned absence across multiple Taylor Shaw locations
Support teams during busy periods or transition
Bring consistency, standards and leadership wherever you go
Keep kitchens running safely, efficiently and to Taylor Shaw standards
Build strong relationships with managers and operations teams across the region
Role model high standards in H&S, food safety and compliance
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 35 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only, Mileage Included
What can you bring?
Senior chef experience
Calm, organised and confident under pressure
A genuine passion for customer service
Strong kitchen management and people leadership
A positive, solutions-focused approach
TMF experience helpful, though training provided
Your own vehicle is essential for this role, with mileage included (33p per mile for a petrol vehicle & 26p per mile for an electric vehicle)
What the role brings to you:
Variety instead of routine
More responsibility and autonomy
Faster skills development across different sites
Wider visibility with senior leaders (accelerates progression)
A role where you're the person people rely on when it counts
No evenings or weekends required, supporting your way of life
If you enjoy being the Chef who can "walk into any kitchen and make it work", you'll thrive here