Relief Chef
About the job
- Hold Food Safety Level 2, or be able to achieve it upon appointment.
- Have a full UK driving licence, at least 12 months of driving experience, and no more than 6 points.
- Have Banksman training and Level 2 Food Safety qualification.
- Have good general education and numeracy skills.
- Have relevant catering experience commensurate with the position.
- Have fresh-food cooking experience.
- Have experience operating Food Safety Management and HACCP systems.
- Gain insight into NNB's way of working and understand the need for enhanced security and vetting procedures.
- Have previous large-catering experience.
- Provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history for work on Hinkley Point C.
- Provide valid photographic ID and proof of the right to work in the UK so security clearance can be obtained.
- Carry out all on-site catering activities under the direction of the Head Chef, Catering Operations Manager, or Site Supervisors.
- Ensure all food service provision complies with the Somerset Larder Food Safety & Quality Management System and relevant legal requirements.
- Ensure all food is produced on time and to required quality standards.
- Deliver catering cost-effectively, keeping product rejects and waste within agreed limits.
- Organise and/or carry out production staff training.
- Ensure work complies with relevant health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice, and specific on-site customer requirements.
- Organise ordering of raw materials, packaging, consumables, and cleaning chemicals as needed.
- Ensure incoming raw materials and packaging meet specifications and are stored in the correct site areas.
- Complete quality records accurately and on time.
- Comply fully with traceability requirements.
- Carry out food service tasks as required.
- Assist senior catering staff with preparing relevant aspects of the company budget.
- Carry out projects and other tasks as requested by senior catering staff.
- Complete training appropriate to the role.
- Have a Level 2 health and safety qualification.
About the company
WSH is a British holding company that owns a portfolio of brands in the food services and hospitality sector, with contract catering as its main business for clients like businesses and schools. It operates brands such as BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys, delivering tailored meals and service and focusing on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients while managing costs. Unlike single-brand caterers, WSH uses a portfolio approach with brand specialization across corporate dining, restaurants, and cafes to gain scale in procurement and operations. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-quality food and service to a broad client base, while growing its brand portfolio and improving efficiency for clients and stakeholders.
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Reading, United Kingdom
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BaxterStorey won MHRA South Mimms in February 2026, worth £1.0 million including VAT.
- The Open University extended BaxterStorey through January 2028 amid catering transformation uncertainty.
- T-Mobile awarded BaxterStorey a £2.6 million July 2026 contract across four sites.
What critics are saying
- Public procurement churn is rising: Durham retenders in 2026, and universities are extending short bridges.
- CD&R owns WSH, so another acquisition spree can mask margin pressure and integration strain.
- A loss at MHRA, Open University, or T-Mobile would hit BaxterStorey's core revenue immediately.
What makes WSH International Investments unique
- BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys span corporate dining, premium leisure, and heritage hospitality.
- WSH’s 2026 RSPCA Assured milk rollout covered 600+ locations and 4 million litres.
- The Genuine Dining Co. acquisition strengthens scale after 2024, expanding London contract catering.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours