We're a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil's ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn't simply fuel, it's critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds.
Lexington 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 Children's Barred List.
What you'll be doing…
As a School cook, you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customers and clients.
* Motivating and managing a team
* Controlling and managing a budget
* Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
Working Pattern: Term Time only permanent (41 working weeks)
37.5 hours per week
07:00 - 14:30
Monday to Friday
What can you bring?
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence
* Focused on the front line
* Proven team leader experience
* Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
* Previous experience within catering desirable
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks
At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success Here's what's waiting for you:
* Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work
* Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
* Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
* Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
* Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
* Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
* Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
* Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
* Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel
One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with No need for legal names at this stage.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway 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 you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you
We Celebrate You
At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help
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