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Step away from the same kitchen every day. As a Relief Chef Manager with Caterplus, you’ll become our trusted regional expert – stepping into different sites across the region to support, steady the ship and keep our communities well-fed and cared for. If you’re a confident, adaptable chef who enjoys variety, autonomy and a role that genuinely makes you feel needed, this is the one. This role covers the South East. You must be flexible, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have your own reliable transportation. Benefits include car allowance and mileage.
Job Responsibility:
Cover planned and unplanned absence across multiple Caterplus locations
Support teams during busy periods or transition
Bring consistency, standards and leadership wherever you go
Keep kitchens running safely, efficiently and to Caterplus standards
Act as the regional specialist for Textured Modified Foods (TMF), delivering training and best practice
Build strong relationships with managers and operations teams across the region
Role model high standards in H&S, food safety and compliance
Requirements:
Senior chef experience
Calm, organised and confident under pressure
A genuine passion for customer service
Strong kitchen management and people leadership
A positive, solutions-focused approach
Full valid UK driving licence and own reliable transportation
Flexible to cover sites across the South East
Nice to have:
TMF experience
What we offer:
Free tasty meals
Flexible working
28 days holiday (31 after two years)
Paid volunteering days
Career development and learning opportunities
Mental health support and wellbeing perks
Pension schemes and life assurance
Exclusive discounts
Car allowance
Mileage (33p per mile petrol, 26p per mile electric)