Taylor Shaw – Food That Fuels School Days
Good food today. Better habits tomorrow.
At Taylor Shaw, we cook fresh, nutritious meals that support focus, energy and wellbeing in schools across the UK.
It's simple: good food helps children thrive, and every plate you serve plays a part in that.
Taylor Shaw is part of Elior UK — giving you the personality of a specialist brand with the opportunities and support of one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses.
Elior is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children's Barred List check where applicable) and provide satisfactory references.
How you’ll make an impact:
As a Group Catering Manager you will proactively support teams in multiple sites across King's Lynn (with occasional support needed at our sites based in Huntingdon & Peterborough), as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.
- Motivating and managing our team within multiple sites
- Controlling and managing a budget creating a platform for financial growth
- Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence and innovative menu planning
- Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 2:00pm | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only
Salary: £15.50 Per Hour | £24,195.50 Per Annum
Job ID: 5838
The ingredients you’ll bring:
- Proven experience of successfully managing multiple teams
- Chef background and ability to run commercial kitchens
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- A strong team player, highly confident and positive
- Self-motivated and innovative
- Previous experience managing sites, contract catering is essential
What's on the menu for you…
At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.
Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
- Free meals on shift
- Flexible and part-time working opportunities
- Holidays aligned with school term dates
- Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies
- Paid volunteering days
- Training, development and career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support
- Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
- A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
- Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
- Online gym and workout programmes
- Legal and financial advice
- Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
- Meditation and mindfulness resources
- Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it
Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.
We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.
Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!
