Salad Chef

Elior Uk; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Salad Chef to join our team in Cambridge. You will prepare, present and maintain a fresh salad bar while collaborating with the Chef de Partie to deliver an excellent food offering.

You will ensure the salad bar is well stocked, adheres to recipes, and follows food safety procedures. The role runs Monday to Friday, 07:30am–3:00pm, with a salary of £13.00 per hour (£23,723.70 per annum).

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service is essential.
• Front-line role requires strong communication with customers.
• Catering experience essential for salad bar and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and replenish fresh salads, fruits, vegetables and other cold food items to the highest standards.
• Ensure the salad bar is fully stocked, attractively presented and maintained throughout service.
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency and minimise food waste.
• Monitor food quality, freshness and stock levels, rotating products in line with food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work area, ensuring all equipment and utensils are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Adhere to all Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures, reporting any issues or incidents promptly.

Skills

Genuine interest in customer service

Front-line focused

Excellent communication

Catering experience

Job description

What you'll be doing...

As a Salad Chef, you'll be responsible for preparing, presenting and maintaining a fresh, high-quality salad bar while working alongside the Chef de Partie to deliver an excellent food offering.

• Prepare and replenish fresh salads, fruits, vegetables and other cold food items to the highest standards.
• Ensure the salad bar is fully stocked, attractively presented and maintained throughout service.
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency and minimise food waste.
• Monitor food quality, freshness and stock levels, rotating products in line with food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work area, ensuring all equipment and utensils are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Adhere to all Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures, reporting any issues or incidents promptly.
• Carry out daily temperature checks and complete all required food safety records accurately.
• Report any equipment faults or maintenance issues in line with company procedures.
• Support the wider kitchen team as required to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
• Provide friendly and helpful service to customers when required, with a good knowledge of the food offering.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 07:30am - 15.00pm

Job ID: 6875

Salary: £13.00 per hour | £23,723.7 Per Annum

What can you bring?

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Catering experience essential

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

• 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.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• 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? To enrich 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!