Caterlink - Group Head Chef

Caterlink LTD; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and provide nutritious meals for students. This role emphasizes a strong commitment to food safety and excellent customer service, ensuring that every meal meets high standards. With a focus on work/life balance, the position offers term-time hours and no weekend work, making it ideal for those looking for flexibility. Join a team that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a positive impact on future generations.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP Services

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to meet standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations and support manager with training and recruitment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. The company caters to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" underpins our success and growth, coupled with a commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking a Head Chef dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. The ideal candidate will be an organized, hard-working, and approachable leader responsible for the day-to-day management of a group of kitchens. You should be passionate about delivering efficient service to students while maintaining excellent customer service and high food safety standards.

• Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week; term-time only plus additional days during school holidays

Your responsibilities will include planning, preparing, cooking, and presenting food to meet company and client standards. You will aim to enhance the company’s reputation for excellent food and service, oversee all kitchen operations, and support your manager with food safety, training, recruitment, and financial targets.

This role offers an excellent work/life balance—working term-time only with no weekends—ideal for those seeking flexibility.

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 strive to create 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:

• A blended learning program including formal qualifications such as Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• Enjoy a great work/life balance due to term-time working and no weekends.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out.
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services available free of charge.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.