Elior at work - Workdays Made Better with Great Food
A great workday starts with great food, and we know food at work should be more than just a sandwich at your desk. That's why we bring exciting, fresh, and flexible catering to workplaces across the UK. Whether it's a quick grab-and-go snack or a hearty lunch, with tech-powered ordering and diverse menus, we keep teams happy, energised, and ready to take on the day.
What you'll be doing...
As a Relief Chef you will be proactively managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
- Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, customer and client
- Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
- Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
- Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues
- Attending other sites, including Cummins Turbo (Huddersfield HD1 6RA) and Graphic Packaging (Leeds LS11 5LX), as required to support operational needs
Working Pattern: 5 Days Out Of 7 | 40 Hours Per Week
Job ID: 7217
What can you bring?
- Proven leadership ability
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- A strong team player, highly confident and positive
- Catering experience with chef skills (contract catering is desirable)
- Senior chef management experience essential
This role benefits from free airport parking.
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 - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
- 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.
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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Group Chef in Huddersfield employer: Elior Uk
Elior UK is an excellent employer, offering a supportive team culture and flexible working options that cater to your lifestyle. With a focus on employee growth, this role as an Operations & Facilities Assistant in Chichester provides a fantastic entry point into the catering services industry, where you can thrive in a clean and safe workspace while enjoying great perks.
