Chef

Elior Uk; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement 28/31 days

Leave for life’s moments

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is recruiting a Chef to join our team in Livingston. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing the kitchen and service area, and maintaining excellent standards in a fast-paced environment.

Working pattern is Monday to Thursday, 18:00–00:30, 26 hours per week. The role requires leadership, team coordination, and a passion for customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years cooking experience.
• Passion for food and quality service.
• Focused on front-line service and a team player.
• Previous catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
• Ability to lead a team and co-ordinate service

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Catering experience

Food quality

Job description

Firth Rd, Livingston, Scotland, EH54 5DJ

£17.50 per hour

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 Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
• Ability to lead a team and co-ordinate service
• minimum 3 years cooking experience

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday | 18:00 to 00:30 | 26 Hours Per Week

Job ID: 7528

What can you bring?

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

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.
• 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!