Head Chef - School Kitchen (Term-Time, No Weekends)

WSH Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP

Pensions scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a Head Chef for Belfast Royal Academy to lead the school kitchen, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals and high standards. You’ll be responsible for menu planning, food safety, and staff development, reporting to the Executive Chef.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 7:30–15:00, on a term-time-only schedule with no weekend work, reflecting Caterlink’s family-friendly policy. You will manage food preparation, kitchen operations and budgeting while maintaining exceptional

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present meals to Caterlink and client standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including food safety, training, recruitment, stock and budget management.
• Lead a team and deliver high-quality catering for students in a school environment.
• Operate on a term-time only schedule with no weekend work.

Job description

Caterlink is seeking a Head Chef for Belfast Royal Academy to lead the school kitchen, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals and high standards. You’ll be responsible for menu planning, food safety, and staff development, reporting to the Executive Chef.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 7:30–15:00, on a term-time-only schedule with no weekend work, reflecting Caterlink’s family-friendly policy. You will manage food preparation, kitchen operations and budgeting while maintaining exceptional