Caterlink - Chef Manager

Caterlink; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Chef Manager for Pebsham Academy in Bexhill-on-Sea. This term-time only position offers flexible hours and involves preparing and presenting meals to high standards. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and leading kitchen teams effectively. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills and experience in managing kitchen operations. This role is ideal for those looking to enjoy a work-life balance with no weekend shifts.

Benefits

Blended learning program including formal qualifications

Employee discount platform

Access to wellbeing services

Eligible for pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare, cook and present food to required standards.
• Responsible for supervising teams and managing inventories.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious meals for students.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company health and safety standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations and supervise kitchen teams.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Team management

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring for a Chef Manager at Pebsham Academy, Bexhill On Seawho wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is working term-time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility.

The role

• £14.00per hour
• 30hours per week working Monday – Friday
• Term-time only – working 38weeks per year

Your key responsibilities

• To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
• To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures
• To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the location and supervising teams including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• To be the main point of contact for our client in your school ensuring that regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure these are achieved
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role by ensuring all training is completed and performance is managed

Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.

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

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us including :

• You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be
• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!
• You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Programand Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
• You may be eligible to join our Pensionscheme