Chef Manager - Eccleshall

CATERLINK UK LTD; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Chef Manager for Walton Hall Academy. This role focuses on providing nutritious meals for students in a supportive environment. Ideal for those looking for term-time work without weekends, it offers a chance to lead a dedicated team and enhance food service quality.

Benefits

Employee discounts on supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants

Access to wellbeing services

Potential eligibility for Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in fresh food catering, with supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to required standards.
• Managing day-to-day operations and supervising teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food Safety

Health and Safety

Team Leadership

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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 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

We are hiring for a Chef Manager at Walton Hall Academy, Eccleshall, who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is working term-time only and no weekends, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility.

This position involves working in a wonderful Special Education Needs school with an outstanding client and pupils, providing food for around 80-120 pupils daily.

The Role

• £14.50 per hour
• 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Term-time only - approximately 38.6 weeks per year

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislations and procedures
• Enhancing the company's reputation for excellent food and service with the client and customers, exceeding expectations
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the location, supervising teams, managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Serving as the main point of contact for the client, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are recommended and implemented
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets, ensuring achievement
• Supporting and training team members, leading by example to ensure role excellence, completing all training, and managing performance

Caterlink values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, treating everyone with respect, integrity, and fairness, and providing opportunities for growth.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience in fresh food catering, with supervisory or management experience.

Additional Information

• Opportunities for blended learning, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Access to employee discounts on supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, family days out, and more
• Full access to wellbeing services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits
• Potential eligibility for our Pension scheme

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing