Relief Chef Manager

Ringwood Rd, Ferndown, England, BH22 9FE

£32172.13 per annum

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.

Location:

Ferndown, Dorset area. You must be flexible, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have your own reliable transportation.

Benefits include car allowance and mileage.

• 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

No two weeks will look the same – you’ll work with different teams, strengthen different kitchens and make a visible impact everywhere you go.

• 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
• TMF experience helpful, though training provided
• 5 out of 7 days
• Covering sites across Ferndown, Dorset within our over‑55 catering communities

• Free, tasty meals
• Flexible working, including part time roles
• 28 days holiday, and after two years, 31 days
• Leave for life’s important moments
• Paid volunteering days
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Pension schemes and life assurance
• Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure and travel

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.