Caterlink - Relief Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to ensure that schools and colleges receive high-quality, nutritious meals. This hands-on role requires excellent communication skills, a passion for food, and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. The position offers a fantastic work/life balance with term-time only work and no weekends. Ideal candidates will be well-presented, organized, and possess the ability to cook and manage food safety effectively. Join a company dedicated to providing exceptional service and supporting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP services

Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of health and safety and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams in providing nutritionally balanced meals.
• Cover sites during absences and holidays.

Skills

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Health and Safety Knowledge

IT Literacy

Cooking Skills

Education

Culinary Qualifications

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26.04.2025

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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” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

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

This role will be mobile-based, so you will need your own transport. We seek someone well-presented, organized, with excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for food and service. The role will be hands-on, covering sites during absences, holidays, or when additional support is needed. You must have sound knowledge of health and safety, food safety, and a good understanding of GP calculations. IT literacy skills and the ability to cook are essential.

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 provide 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 formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, supporting a great 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 available free of charge.
• Potential eligibility for our Pension scheme.