Chef Manager

Elior Uk; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK seeks a skilled cook to join the team at a primary school. You will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals for children, ensuring high food safety standards and effective teamwork. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in contract catering, a passion for nutrition, and excellent leadership skills. Work hours are Monday to Friday during term time, and a variety of perks are offered, including flexible working and meal provisions.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for food, nutrition, and children’s wellbeing is essential.
• Previous experience within Contract Catering is required.
• Motivating a team and ensuring effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals.
• Cater for dietary requirements and manage allergens.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock control and minimize waste.

Skills

Passionate about food

Customer service excellence

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Contract catering experience

Job description

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 3:00pm | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Full Time

England, OX4 6RQ

£15.24 per hour

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Pegasus Primary School, part ofTaylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior 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, and two suitable references.

What you’ll be doing…

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present up to 250 high-quality meals that meet nutritional guidelines for primary-aged children
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergies, ensuring strict allergen management procedures are followed
• Motivating and managing our talented team of 3 colleagues, allocating duties and ensuring effective teamwork
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety at all times
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety legislation, policies, and school procedures
• Manage stock control, ordering, storage, and rotation to minimise waste and control costs
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 3:00pm | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

What can you bring?

• Passionate about food, nutrition, and children’s wellbeing
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within Contract Catering is essential

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.
• 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? Toenrich 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!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!