Caterlink - Chef Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead the service of nutritious meals to schools and colleges across the UK. This hands-on role requires excellent communication skills, cooking expertise, and a strong knowledge of health and food safety. You'll be part of a dynamic team, ensuring that every meal served meets high standards of quality and service. With a commitment to diversity and growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on future generations while enjoying a work/life balance with term-time hours and no weekends.

Benefits

HIT Apprenticeships

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Team events

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment at a comparable level.
• Passion for food and service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the service of thousands of meals daily across the UK.
• Ensure exceptional service to schools and colleges.

Skills

Communication Skills

Cooking Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Food Safety Knowledge

IT Literacy

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food to future generations. You will oversee the service of thousands of meals daily across the UK, ensuring exceptional service to schools and colleges continues.

The ideal candidate should 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 at a comparable level. The role is hands-on, involving working with your team, and requires sound knowledge of health and safety, food safety, GP calculations, and IT literacy. Cooking skills are also necessary.

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 for growth.

Additional Information

Benefits of working with us 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays