Casual Chef

Elior Uk; Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Time off aligned with school calendar

Family and personal leave

Volunteering days

Career development

Pension and life assurance

Discounts

Job summary

Taylor Shaw, part of Elior UK, is hiring a chef in Croydon to prepare nutritious meals for students Monday to Friday. You will ensure high-quality, well-presented dishes and maintain strict food safety standards, while supporting a team in a fast-paced school-catering environment.

The role offers flexible hours to suit the business need, with DBS checks and safeguarding commitments in place. Competitive benefits and meals provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced catering operation.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage responsibilities confidently and work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, high-quality meals for students.
• Maintain high standards of quality, presentation and portioning.
• Lead by example in food safety and cleanliness.
• Support and uplift the wider team with knowledge sharing.

Skills

Chef experience

Catering

Job description

Monday - Friday | Hours To Suit The Business Need

Casual

Croydon, England, CR9 7AL

£15.00 per hour

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At 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:

• Create fresh, high-quality meals that support students’ wellbeing, focus and energy
• Inspire consistency and pride in every dish, maintaining excellent standard of quality, presentation and portioning
• Lead by example in food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, create a safe and welcoming environment
• Support and uplift the wider team, sharing knowledge and helping others succeed

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | Hours To Suit The Business Need

Job ID: 7259

The ingredients you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced catering operation
• A genuine passion for producing nutritious, great tasting food
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage your responsibilities confidently
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene, safety and compliance standards
• A positive, team focused approach, with the confidence to work independently and support others

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.

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!