Relief Chef

Relief Chef Houston & Hawkes Cambridge, Relief Chef Houston & Hawkes Cambridge, CB21 6GP £42,000 per annum (£20.19 per hour) Monday to Friday

A rare opportunity for an experienced Relief Chef to join one of the UK's leading independent caterers, supporting a portfolio of prestigious corporate contracts across Cambridge and the surrounding region.

Based from our Cambridge site, this is a mobile role where no two days are the same. You'll work alongside talented kitchen teams, supporting planned holidays, sickness cover, new contract mobilisations and business needs while delivering exceptional food and maintaining the highest standards across every site.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy working in different environments and take pride in producing outstanding food wherever you go, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

THE ROLE

• Supporting multiple premium corporate catering sites across Cambridge and surrounding locations

• Providing holiday, sickness and mobilisation cover as required

• Preparing and delivering fresh breakfasts, lunches and hospitality to exceptional standards

• Supporting menu delivery using seasonal, high-quality ingredients

• Maintaining outstanding food safety, allergen and hygiene standards

• Assisting with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation

• Completing operational paperwork and due diligence accurately

• Building strong relationships with chefs, managers and clients across the business

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or Relief Chef

• Experience within contract catering or high-quality hospitality

• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and excellent presentation

• Flexible and happy travelling to different locations when required

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly to new environments

• Strong understanding of food safety and allergen management

WHAT WE OFFER

• £42,000 per annum (£20.19 per hour)

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Travel and business mileage expenses paid

• Free meals at work

• Contributory pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life assurance at two times salary

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

• Day off on your birthday

• Membership of CODE Hospitality

• Summer & Christmas parties

• Recognition schemes and people awards

• Training, development and career progression opportunities

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer, proudly ranked among the Top 14 Best Companies to Work For in Hospitality and a certified B Corp.

We are passionate about creating vibrant, creative and sustainable hospitality experiences while investing in talented people. If you're looking for variety, responsibility and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact across our business? Apply now.