Caterlink - Catering Manager

Caterlink LTD; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is looking for a passionate Catering Manager to join their team at a primary school in Bodmin. This exciting role offers the opportunity to provide nutritious and delicious meals while managing a dedicated team. With a focus on health and safety compliance, you will ensure that the highest standards are met, enhancing the reputation of the service. Enjoy the flexibility of a term-time position with no weekends, allowing you to balance work and personal life. If you are committed to making a positive impact on students' lives through food, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management and food preparation.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to meet company standards.
• Manage daily operations and supervise teams effectively.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Management

Budget Management

Customer Service

Education

Catering Management Qualification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on our promises to clients and support site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Manager at Blisland Primary School, Bodmin who is committed to providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. This role is term-time only with no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The role includes:

• £13.35 per hour
• 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Term-time only – 39 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to Caterlink and client standards
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements for Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation
• Enhancing the company's reputation for excellent food and service, exceeding client and customer expectations
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the location, supervising teams, managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Serving as the main point of contact for the school client, recommending and implementing improvements
• Communicating regularly with line management to monitor KPIs and financial targets
• Supporting and training teams, leading from the front to ensure excellence, completing training, and managing performance

Caterlink is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• A blended learning program with formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, family days out, and more
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, available free of charge for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for our Pension scheme