Caterlink - Chef Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to oversee meal services in schools and colleges across the UK. This hands-on role requires a passion for food and service, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environment and a solid understanding of health and food safety. With a commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, this position offers term-time only work, ensuring a healthy work/life balance. Join a company that values growth and development while making a positive impact on future generations.

Benefits

Access to blended learning program

Term-time only work

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Potential Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is essential.
• Hands-on role requiring teamwork and cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the service of thousands of meals daily in schools.
• Ensure nutritionally balanced meals are provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Food Safety Knowledge

IT Literacy

Cooking Skills

Education

Catering 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 across the UK. We serve more than 1,000,000 meals weekly, guided by our 'Fresh Food Policy' and a commitment to quality service and support for our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Chef Manager dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced and tasty meals for future generations. Your role will involve overseeing the service of thousands of meals daily in schools and colleges across the UK.

Ideal candidates will be well-presented, organized, and possess excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for food and service. Experience in a similar environment at a similar level is essential. The role is hands-on, requiring teamwork, sound health and safety and food safety knowledge, understanding of GP calculations, and IT literacy. You must also be able to cook.

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 all individuals are treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

Additional Information

Benefits of working with us include:

• Access to a blended learning program, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, promoting a healthy work/life balance.
• Employee Discount Platform offering savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services available free of charge.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.