Caterlink - Relief Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering specialist is seeking a Relief Chef Manager in Peterborough to support site teams and ensure high-quality meal provision in the educational sector. The role requires excellent cooking skills, organization, and communication abilities, with a strong emphasis on food safety. Potential benefits include learning opportunities and work-life balance with term-time only hours.

Benefits

Opportunities for blended learning and qualifications

Term-time only work with no weekends

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Potential eligibility for Pensionscheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment at a similar level is essential.
• Personal transport required for mobility.
• Passion for food and service is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support site-based teams with hands-on work ensuring quality meal provision.
• Cover sites during absences and maintain service quality.
• Manage health and food safety compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization

Cooking skills

Health and safety knowledge

IT literacy

Job description

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Caterlink - Relief Chef Manager, Peterborough

Client:

BaxterStorey

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

048718e12e6a

Job Views:

7

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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 to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” underpins our success and growth, along with our commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting site-based teams.

Job Description

Caterlink is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our site-based teams, ensuring the provision of nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. We serve thousands of meals daily across the UK and aim to maintain exceptional service quality.

This role is mobile-based; therefore, personal transport is required. The ideal candidate will be 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 involves hands-on work, covering sites during absences, holidays, or additional support needs. Sound knowledge of health and safety, food safety, GP calculations, and IT literacy is important. The ability to cook is also required. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Opportunities for blended learning, including qualifications, apprenticeships, training, eLearning, and on-the-job development.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, supporting work/life balance.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and family activities.
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services available free of charge.
• Potential eligibility for our Pensionscheme.