Assistant Cook

Lexington-Catering; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible hours

School holidays

Leave for life events

Volunteering days

Career growth

Pension & life cover

Discounts

Job summary

Taylor Shaw, part of Elior, operates in school catering across the UK. This role supports creating fresh, nutritious meals for students and contributing to a positive dining experience in a school environment.

You will work with a friendly team, stay organized during busy service times, and uphold high standards of hygiene and safety while supporting school operations.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food and the role it plays in supporting young people.
• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment is required.
• A team‑focused mindset is essential.
• Ability to stay calm, organized and proactive in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene, food safety and quality.
• Proactive approach and willingness to support where needed.

Responsibilities

• Support to create fresh, nutritious meals to fuel students to learn, grow and thrive.
• Be a key part of the catering team, delivering a positive dining experience daily.
• Bring energy and positivity to fast-paced service periods, ensuring food is prepared and served smoothly.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming kitchen environment for colleagues and students.

Skills

passion for food

catering/kitchen experience

team mindset

calm, organized, proactive

hygiene, food safety, quality

proactive & supportive

Job description

Posted Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 23:59

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

AtAthelstan Primary School, part of Taylor 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Supporting to create fresh, nutritious meals to fuel our students to learn, grow and thrive
• Be a key part of our talented catering team, delivering a positive dining experience every day
• Bring energy and positivity to fast paced service period, ensuring food is prepared and served smoothly
• Take pride in creating a safe, clean and welcoming kitchen environment for both colleague and our students

Job ID: 7383

The ingredients you’ll bring:

• A genuine passion for food and the role it plays in supporting young people
• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment
• A team focused mindset
• The ability to stay calm, organised and proactive in a fast‑paced setting
• A commitment to high standards of hygiene, food safety and quality
• A proactive approach and willingness to support where needed

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!

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.

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!