Caterlink - Chef Manager. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Wsh Group; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Chef Manager at an East London Primary School. This full-time role (term-time only) involves preparing nutritional meals for students and managing kitchen operations. The Chef Manager will also oversee compliance with health regulations and ensure excellent service delivery.

Benefits

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Employee Discount Platform access

Full access to Wellbeing Services

Potential eligibility to join Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in catering management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting approximately 390 meals per day.
• Managing day-to-day operations, supervising teams, and monitoring budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Budget Management

Job description

We are hiring a Chef Manager at an East London Primary School who is passionate about providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. This role is term-time only, with no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The role includes:

• £16.00 per hour
• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (between 7:30 am and 2:30 pm)
• Term time only, 192 days

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting approximately 390 meals per day to standards required by Caterlink and the client
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements regarding Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation
• Enhancing the company's reputation for excellent food and service, exceeding client and customer expectations
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the location, supervising teams, managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Acting as the main point of contact for the client in your school, recommending and implementing improvements
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets
• Supporting and training team members, ensuring all training is completed, and managing performance

Caterlink values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, treating everyone with respect and fairness, and providing opportunities for growth.

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

Additional benefits include:

• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, free for you and your family
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme

Remote work: No

Employment type: Full-time

Key skills: Food Safety, Team Management, Leadership, Health & Safety, Budget Management

Experience: Relevant experience in catering management preferred

Vacancy: 1