Caterlink - Primary Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink, a specialist in educational catering, seeks an experienced Chef Manager for their London location. The role involves providing nutritious meals to schools and managing kitchen staff, requiring hands-on cooking skills and a commitment to food safety. Join a company that offers professional development, competitive benefits, and promotes a great work/life balance with term-time hours.

Benefits

Blended learning programs

Employee Discount Platform

Pension scheme eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef management role.
• Sound health and safety knowledge.
• Good IT literacy and understanding of GP calculations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure provision of nutritionally balanced and tasty food.
• Manage a team effectively while demonstrating a passion for food.
• Oversee kitchen operations and adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Food Safety

Health & Safety

Cooking

Education

Chef qualifications (e.g., culinary school)

Job description

Company 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" is the foundation of our success and growth, coupled with a commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to ensure future generations receive nutritionally balanced and tasty food. We serve thousands of meals daily across the UK, and we aim to maintain this exceptional service in schools and colleges.

The ideal candidate should be well-presented, organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a genuine passion for food and service. Experience in a similar environment and level is essential. The role is hands-on, involving working with your team, with sound knowledge of health and safety, food safety, GP calculations, and IT literacy. Cooking skills are required.

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 and fairness, and has opportunities to grow.

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.
• Enjoy a great work/life balance with term-time only work and no weekends.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• Pension scheme eligibility.