Caterlink - Catering Manager

BaxterStorey; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking an experienced Catering Manager in Walton-on-Thames. This term-time only role involves managing daily operations to provide nutritious meals in schools. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, along with food safety knowledge. Advantages include a great work/life balance and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for blended learning

Great work/life balance

Employee Discount Platform

Free access to Employee Assistance Program

Potential eligibility for Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment at a similar level.
• Understanding of GP calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily catering operations ensuring quality and service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead the site-based team to deliver meals effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

IT literacy

Passion for food and service

Job description

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Client:

BaxterStorey

Location:

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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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” is the foundation of our success and growth, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on our promises to clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

Due to company growth, we are looking for experienced Catering Managers based within the Wakefield, Pontefract, and Barnsley areas who want to ensure future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. We serve thousands of meals daily across the UK and aim to continue providing exceptional service to our schools and colleges.

We need you to be well presented, organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a genuine passion for food and service. Experience in a similar environment at a similar level, sound health and safety and food safety knowledge, understanding of GP calculations, and IT literacy skills will help you succeed in this role.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

We strive to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, and has opportunities to grow.

Additional Information

Advantages of working with us include:

• Opportunities for blended learning, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training.
• Enjoyment of a great work/life balance, as this is a term-time-only role with no weekends.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, and family days out.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility for our Pension scheme.