Caterlink - Chef

Wsh Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading group is hiring a Chef at New Town Primary School in Reading, focusing on providing balanced meals for students. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule during term-time and is ideal for those seeking a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for formal qualifications and apprenticeships

Employee Discount Platform for savings

Access to Wellbeing Services including EAP

Possible eligibility for Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and safety regulations is essential.
• Supervisory experience would enhance the candidate's profile.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Train and support team members, improving service quality.

Skills

Close Protection

Attorney

Fire and Gas

Light Vehicle Driving

ACCA

Broadcast

Job description

We are hiring a Chef at New Town Primary School Reading who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is working term-time only and no weekends, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility.

The role includes:

• £13.00-£14.00 per hour
• 22.5 - 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only, 38.6 weeks per year (including 3 mandatory cleaning days)

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, 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 school client, recommending and implementing improvements
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets
• Supporting and training team members, ensuring all training is completed and performance is managed

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

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

Additional Information:

• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings on supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, family days out, and more
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, free for you and your family
• Possible eligibility to join our Pension scheme

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Part-time

Key Skills: Close Protection, Attorney, Fire and Gas, Light Vehicle Driving, ACCA, Broadcast

Experience: [Specify years of experience]

Vacancy: 1