Caterlink - Relief Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to join their dedicated team. This hands-on role involves ensuring that students receive high-quality meals across various sites. With a commitment to fresh food and exceptional service, you will play a vital role in supporting schools and colleges. The position offers a work-life balance with term-time hours and no weekends, along with opportunities for professional development through training and qualifications. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values respect and integrity.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP Services

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh food is essential.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support site-based teams in providing nutritionally balanced meals.
• Cover sites during absences and maintain exceptional service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Health and Safety Knowledge

Cooking Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Catering

Job description

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Caterlink - Relief Chef Manager, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Client: BaxterStorey

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2a8b7b0e56b7

Job Views: 11

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

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 for more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" underpins our success and growth, emphasizing our commitment to delivering quality and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

Caterlink is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our site-based teams in ensuring that future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. We serve thousands of meals daily across the UK, and we aim to maintain exceptional service in our schools and colleges.

Travel mileage expenses are covered. The role involves covering sites around the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire areas, so you will need your own transport.

We seek candidates who are well-presented, organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a genuine passion for food and service. Experience in a similar environment at a similar level is essential. The role is hands-on, covering sites during absences, holidays, or additional support needs. Sound knowledge of health and safety, food safety, GP calculations, and IT literacy are important. 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 are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Experience working with fresh food is essential.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

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