Caterlink - Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead catering services in schools and colleges. This hands-on role requires a genuine love for food and service, ensuring that every meal is nutritionally balanced and delicious. You'll work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and offers opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to quality and service, you'll play a vital role in shaping the dining experience for future generations. Enjoy term-time work with no weekends, allowing for a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Free Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP Services

Potential Pension Scheme

Blended Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering environment is essential.
• Sound knowledge of health and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering services across schools and colleges.
• Ensure exceptional quality and service of food.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Knowledge

Food Safety Knowledge

Cooking Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Chef Manager

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist with over 20 years of experience delivering fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. We cater to more than 1,000,000 meals weekly. Our success is built on our 'Fresh Food Policy' and our commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Chef Manager passionate about providing nutritionally balanced and delicious food for future generations. You will oversee the catering services across schools and colleges, ensuring exceptional quality and service.

The ideal candidate will be well-presented, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. A genuine passion for food and service is essential, along with experience in a similar environment. The role is hands-on, requiring teamwork, sound knowledge of health and safety, food safety, GP calculations, and IT literacy. The ability to cook is a must.

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

We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

Additional Information

Benefits of working with us include:

• Opportunities for blended learning, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, supporting a healthy work/life balance.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform with savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday providers, and family days out.
• Free Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.