Caterlink - Catering Manager

Caterlink LTD; Temple Herdewyke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Catering Manager to ensure that future generations receive nutritious and delicious meals. This role, based in Temple Herdewyke, offers a flexible, term-time schedule with no weekend work. You will oversee food preparation, maintain health and safety standards, and enhance client relationships. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an exciting place to advance your career in catering.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management with a focus on nutrition and food quality.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to the standards required by the company.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including supervising teams and budgets.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Catering Management Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

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

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Manager at Temple Herdewyke who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is term-time only with no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The role includes:

• Salary - Competitive
• 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
• Ensuring the location meets statutory and company requirements for Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation and procedures
• Enhancing the company’s reputation for excellent food and service with clients and customers, consistently exceeding 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 client at your school, recommending and implementing improvements
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure achievement
• Supporting and training team members, leading from the front to ensure all training is completed and performance managed

Caterlink is dedicated to providing 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 to support your development
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, available free of charge
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme