Relief Chef
Company: WSH Group
Role summary
Relief Chef is a role at WSH Group in Bradford, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-04. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Relief Chef
- Company
- WSH Group
- Location
- Bradford, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-04
Job description
Company Description
We are hiring for a Relief Chef at Bradford who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is working term-time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility.
The role:
£13.50 per hour
30 hours per week working Monday – Friday
Term-time only – working 38 weeks per year
Your key responsibilities will include:
To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures
To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded
To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the location and supervising teams including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
To be the main point of contact for our client in your school ensuring that regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented
Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure these are achieved
Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role by ensuring all training is completed and performance is managed
Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.
Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.
Job Description
This is a multi-location role; successful candidates must be willing to travel and have a flexible approach to working hours.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Carry out all on site catering activities under the direction of the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
Ensure all food service provision is carried out in accordance with all aspects of the Somerset Larder Food Safety & Quality Management System and any relevant legal requirements.
To ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards.
To ensure catering provision is carried out cost effectively with product rejects and waste within agreed limits.
To organise and/ or carry out all production staff training
To ensure all work is carried out in accordance to the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice, together with any specific on-site requirements of key customers.
To organise the ordering of all raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals as and when required.
To ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with the specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
To ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time.
To ensure all traceability requirements are fully complied with.
Carry out specific food service tasks as required.
Assist the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors in the preparation of the relevant aspects of the company budget.
Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
Complete Training as commensurate with the role.
Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values
Togetherness
· Ability to work as part of a team
· A flexible approach to working hours
· Be supportive of colleagues
Nurture
· Keen to learn on the job
· Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
Pride
· Be honest and trustworthy
· Able to work independently
· Have a can-do approach
Planet
· Hygienic approach and manner
· Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices
Qualifications
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or Commis Chef Level 2.
Full, UK driving licence and have at least 12 months driving experience and no more than 6 points.
Banksman training
First aid trained Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
Good general education and numeracy skills.
Good organisational skills.
Good interpersonal skills including clear concise communication.
Relevant catering experience commensurate with position
Cooking experience of fresh foods
Experience of Food Safety Management/ HACCP systems operation
Gain insight in to the NNB particular way of working, with understanding for the need of enhanced security and vetting procedures.
Previous Large Catering experience.
Additional Information
Employee Benefits Menu
At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:
Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
Life Assurance
Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
Cycle Scheme
Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!
Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits
When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
Free Food and Drink on Shift
Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders
Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health,