Contract catering recruitment
Catering Services International (CSI) supplies temporary, relief and permanent catering staff to contract caterers across the UK. From a relief chef for tomorrow morning to a new catering manager for a busy site, our local branches can help.
We've worked with contract caterers for over 35 years. Our consultants are ex-industry professionals, so we understand the industry first hand.
Temporary and relief cover
Sickness, holidays, a new contract starting or a busy term. When you're short, we can send vetted relief chefs, cooks and catering assistants, often at short notice. Our temps are paid weekly by CSI, and we handle the payroll, holiday pay and paperwork.
Permanent recruitment
We find chef managers, catering managers, head chefs, area managers and other hospitality staff for permanent roles. We shortlist candidates who've worked in contract catering and understand budgets, allergens, food safety and client relationships.
Roles we supply
- Chef managers and catering managers
- Head chefs, sous chefs and cooks
- Relief and roaming chefs
- Catering assistants and kitchen porters
- Front of house, baristas and hospitality staff
- Area and operations managers
- Cleaners
Sectors we cover
- Business and industry (B&I) and staff restaurants
- Directors' dining and hospitality suites
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Care homes and healthcare
- Defence and secure sites
- Events, sports venues, film and TV location catering
DBS-checked staff
For schools, care homes and other sensitive sites, we can provide staff with standard or enhanced DBS checks. Let us know your site's requirements when you book.
Local branches, national cover
We have branches in Bath, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Coventry, Oxford, Reading, Southampton and Swindon, plus a National team for multi-site contracts.
Why contract caterers choose CSI
- Ex-industry consultants who know contract catering
- Fast cover from a local branch
- Vetted staff, with DBS checks where needed
- Weekly pay and full payroll handled by us
- Temporary, relief and permanent recruitment from one agency
- 100% employee owned
Need catering staff for your contract? Get in touch with your local branch today or register a vacancy.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can you supply a relief chef for a contract catering site?
Often the next day, depending on the location and role. Call your local branch with the site, shift times and role, and we'll confirm availability straight away.
Do your staff have DBS checks for schools and care homes?
Yes. We can provide staff with standard or enhanced DBS checks for schools, care homes and other sites that need them. Tell us your requirements when you book.
Can you cover a whole contract or several sites?
Yes. Our local branches cover individual sites, and our National team supports multi-site contracts across the UK.
Do you recruit permanent chef managers and catering managers?
Yes. We recruit permanent chef managers, catering managers, head chefs and area managers with contract catering experience.
How are your temporary staff paid?
CSI pays our temporary staff weekly and handles their payroll, holiday pay and tax, so you get one simple invoice.
Can a temporary worker become permanent?
Yes. If a temp is the right fit, you can take them on permanently. Ask your branch about our temp-to-perm terms.
