Assistant Cook

Elior Uk; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holidays aligned with school calendar

Leave for life's moments

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK, part of Taylor Shaw, is recruiting at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Sheffield for a part-time role delivering nutritious meals during term time. The position runs Monday to Friday, 23.45 hours per week, with pay at £13.38 per hour.

Join a friendly catering team focused on healthy, delicious school meals, hygiene and safety, and a positive dining experience for students. DBS checks and references are required for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food and the role it plays in supporting young people.
• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• A team focussed 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.

Responsibilities

• Support to create fresh, nutritious meals to fuel our students to learn, grow and thrive.
• Be a key part of our 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.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team player

Calm under pressure

Organised

Passion for nutritious meals

Job description

Monday - Friday | 23.45 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Part Time

Ripley St, Sheffield, England, S6 2NU

£13.38 per hour

Taylor Shaw - Great Food, Bright Futures

At Sacred Heart Catholic 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

Working pattern: Monday - Friday | 23.45 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Job ID: 7213

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 focussed 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!

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!