Cook Supervisor at Lexington Catering in Coventry, England, GB

Taylor Shaw – Food That Fuels School Days
Join the Taylor Shaw team at Stoke Park School.
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.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 25 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only
Salary: £12.81 Per Hour | £13,962.90 Per Annum
Job ID: 7941
What you’ll be serving up…
• Create and oversee the delivery of nutritious meals, supporting our students and their focus, energy and wellbeing
• Bring confidence to run the catering operation as a lone worker
• Set the standard for quality, consistency and presentation across every meal
• Champion high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, creating a safe and well-organised environment
• Keep things running behind the scenes, managing stock, deliveries and day-to-day catering operations
The ingredients you'll bring...
• Experience in a similar catering or kitchen role, with confidence supporting and supervising your team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive during our fast-paced service periods
• A natural ability to lead, motivate, and support your team
• A solid understanding of food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
• Proactive and hands-on approach with a passion for delivering quality food and service

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!