Taylor Shaw – Food That Fuels School Days
Good food today. Better habits tomorrow.
At Carleton High School, we cook fresh, nutritious meals that support focus, energy and wellbeing in schools across the UK.
It's simple: good food helps children thrive, and every plate you serve plays a part in that.
Taylor Shaw is part of Elior UK — giving you the personality of a specialist brand with the opportunities and support of one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses.
Elior is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children's Barred List check where applicable) and provide satisfactory references.
What you’ll be doing…
- Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications
- Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring consistency and portion control.
- Prepare and cook up to 1025 covers per day of nutritionally balanced seasonal menus that meet dietary, medical, or ethnic requirements.
- Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; manage staff rotas, conduct performance reviews, and manage payroll administration.
- Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs (Gross Profit), perform weekly stocktakes and record accurate data.
- Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to our Food Safety (HACCP), Health & Safety (COSHH), and EHO standards, maintaining impeccable hygiene records.
- Operational Duties: Manage inventory ordering with our client, support and report the equipment maintenance log, record waste and look to support waste reduction.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 2:30pm | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only
Job ID: 6558
Salary: £15.00 Per Hour | £25,087.50 Per Annum
What can you bring?
- Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- Focused on the front line
- Catering experience essential with chef skills
- 2+ years’ experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step
- Business Acumen: Good understanding of P&L accounts, budgeting, and cost-control measures.
- Certifications: Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene
- Excellent communication for liaising with clients and children in our settings
What the role brings to you:
- A stable, daytime role in education catering
- A supportive kitchen team
- Opportunities to develop your skills
- Great work-life balance
What's on the menu for you…
At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.
Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
- Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
- Online gym and workout programmes
- Legal and financial advice
- Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
- Meditation and mindfulness resources
- Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it
Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.
We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.
Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!
