Caterlink - Catering Manager

Cater Link Limited; Canterbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education sector catering specialist is seeking a Catering Manager for Parkside Primary School, Sturry. This term-time only role offers flexibility and focuses on delivering nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage day-to-day operations, and maintain excellent client relationships.

Benefits

Blended learning program

Access to Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services including Employee Assistance Program

Potential eligibility for Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in catering management with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Skilled in team training and performance management.
• Proficient in managing budgets and monitoring financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to required standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations and supervise teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Food safety

Health and Safety compliance

Team management

Communication

Education

Catering or Hospitality Management qualification

Job description

Company 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 for more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" underpins our success and growth, coupled with a commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting site-based teams.

Job Description

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

The Role

• £13.48 per hour
• 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only – 39 weeks per year

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
• 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 with clients and customers by exceeding expectations
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the location, supervising teams, managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Being the main point of contact for the client at your school, recommending and implementing improvements
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets
• Supporting and training teams, leading to ensure everyone can excel in their roles through training and performance management

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

We prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Additional Information

Benefits of Working with Us Include:

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