Caterlink - Catering Manager

Cater Link Limited; St Cleer; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to nourishing future generations as a Catering Manager. This role offers the unique opportunity to work term-time only, providing flexibility and a chance to make a significant impact in the education sector. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With a focus on enhancing the dining experience for students and staff, you will lead a passionate team and manage operations efficiently. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management with a focus on nutrition.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to required standards.
• Manage daily operations and supervise teams effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Health and Safety Management

Team Management

Budget Monitoring

Education

Catering Management Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

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 in the market, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on our promises to clients and support site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Manager at Darite Primary School, Darite - Liskeard, who is committed to providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. This role is term-time only and involves no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The Role

• £13.35 per hour
• 22.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Term-time only – 39 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 for Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation
• Enhancing the company's reputation for excellent food and service, exceeding client and customer expectations
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the location, supervising teams, managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Acting as the main point of contact for the client at your school, recommending and implementing improvements
• Communicating regularly with line managers to monitor KPIs and financial targets
• Supporting and training team members, ensuring all training is completed, and managing performance

Caterlink is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

We also prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

Additional Information

Working with us offers many advantages, including:

• A blended learning program with formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings on supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, family days out, and more
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Programs and Virtual GP benefits for you and your family
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme