Commis Chef

Taylor Shaw – Food That Fuels School Days

Good food today.

Better habits tomorrow.

At Paddington Academy, part of 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.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 2:30pm | 32.5 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Salary: £12.71 Per Hour | £18,175.30 Per Annum

What you'll be serving up:

• Create fresh, high-quality meals that support students’ wellbeing, focus and energy
• Inspire consistency and pride in every dish, maintaining excellent standard of quality, presentation and portioning
• Lead by example in food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, create a safe and welcoming environment
• Support and uplift the wider team, sharing knowledge and helping others succeed

The ingredients you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced catering operation
• A genuine passion for producing nutritious, great tasting food
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage your responsibilities confidently
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene, safety and compliance standards
• A positive, team focused approach, with the confidence to work independently and support others

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