Relief Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a talented Relief Chef to work full time Mon - Friday 7am - 3:30pm for a number of our clients in the Birmingham area. You will act as a relief/floating chef across a number of our clients, providing relief as and when needed for holiday, training or sickness cover. Must be creative and able to maintain high standards of consistency and reliability, and be experienced enough to deal with different kitchens and teams - being a team -player is essential.
There maybe some weekend work required.
About us
Blue Apple is an experienced contract caterer specialising in bringing ‘high street cafe culture’ to the workplace. With a diverse range of clients, we pride ourselves on creating fresh food solutions to meet each clients’ needs. We believe ourselves to be industry leaders in Workplace Café provision as well as corporate hospitality – and everything in between.
We have an opportunity for an experienced professional who’s passionate about service to come on board and support our team at one of our most prestige sites in London.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Ed Birmingham
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Relief Chef roles across Blue Apple Contract Catering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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