Relief Chef Covering Cheshire

Baxterstorey; Chester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning opportunities

Employee discounts platform

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Baxterstorey is seeking an experienced Relief Chef to provide flexible cover across our Cheshire region, delivering high-quality culinary services across multiple client sites.

You will bring professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to food safety, maintaining standards and supporting kitchen teams to ensure smooth service at every site.

Qualifications

• Proven professional culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Proficiency in a range of cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations and adapt to different kitchen setups.
• Strong people skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to the highest standards, following established recipes and menu specifications across different client sites.
• Maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Manage kitchen operations including stock rotation, inventory management and cost control awareness.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchen environments and equipment while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Monitor and manage food preparation timings to meet service schedules.
• Support with menu planning and execution based on client requirements and dietary needs.
• Maintain detailed records of food preparation and stock management.
• Communicate professionally with clients, team members and management regarding operational matters.
• Contribute to a positive and organised kitchen culture across locations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility across locations

Allergen knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Company Description BaxterStorey is a specialist in workplace hospitality and foodservice.

With a passion for fresh, nutritious and innovative food, the company delivers tailored catering and hospitality solutions to businesses across the UK. Our food-led approach is built around quality ingredients, fresh preparation and creating great customer experiences.

This is supported by a commitment to developing our people, empowering our site-based teams and working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional food and service every day.

Job Description Baxterstorey is seeking an experienced Relief Chef to provide flexible cover across our Cheshire region.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality culinary services across multiple client sites, maintaining our commitment to excellence in contract catering.

As a Relief Chef, you will bring professionalism and adaptability to every kitchen environment you work in, ensuring consistency in food preparation, presentation, and service standards.

• Prepare and cook meals to the highest standards, following established recipes and menu specifications across different client sites
• Maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with all relevant legislation and organisational policies Manage kitchen operations efficiently, including stock rotation, inventory management, and cost control awareness
• Adapt quickly to different kitchen environments and equipment whilst maintaining quality and consistency
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen teams and catering staff to ensure smooth service delivery Monitor and manage food preparation timings to meet service schedules
• Support with menu planning and execution based on client requirements and dietary needs
• Maintain detailed records of food preparation and stock management
• Communicate professionally with clients, team members, and management regarding operational matters
• Contribute to a positive and organised kitchen culture across all assigned locations Qualifications Proven professional culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate desirable)
• Proficiency in a range of cooking techniques and food preparation methods
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations and adapt to different kitchen setups Strong people skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Attention to detail in food presentation and consistency
• Experience in contract catering or hospitality environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen management (desirable)
• Supervisory or mentoring experience (desirable) Reliable and professional approach to work with strong communication skills Additional Information There are many advantages to working for us including: You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!

You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme

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