Caterlink - Chef/Cook Education Term Time

TN United Kingdom; Orrell; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education catering sector is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to join their team. This term-time only position offers the opportunity to influence the nutritional quality of meals for students while ensuring exceptional service standards. The role involves planning and preparing meals, managing kitchen operations, and adhering to stringent food safety protocols. With a commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people through food. Enjoy a work/life balance with no weekends and the chance to develop your culinary skills further.

Benefits

HIT Apprenticeships

Work/life balance

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering quality food and service.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals to high standards.
• Manage stock counts and ordering processes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Menu Planning

Customer Service

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Job description

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Caterlink - Chef/Cook Education Term Time, Orrell

Client: BaxterStorey

Location: Orrell, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8bc3ef529cdc

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

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

Job Description

Term-time only, £25,000 salary.

Hours per week: [specify hours]

We are looking for a Chef/Cook who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. We seek an organized, hardworking, and passionate individual to manage the operation, ensuring food quality, presentation, and service meet the required standards. You should be passionate about delivering efficient service to students while maintaining excellent customer service and high food safety standards.

You will personally plan, prepare, and cook meals to the required standard, enhancing the company's reputation for excellent food and service. Responsibilities also include producing menus, managing stock counts and ordering processes, ensuring all food safety and health and safety procedures are followed, and carrying out company administrative tasks.

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, with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications or equivalent

Additional Information

• Full-time
• Rate of Pay: £[specify rate] p/h
• Employment Type: Fixed Term - Term Time

Benefits include:

• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Work/life balance – term-time only and no weekends!
• Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, and more!