Relief Chef Manager - Old Basing

Caterlink; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink is looking for a Relief Chef Manager to support schools in Basingstoke. This is a term-time role, providing flexibility with responsibilities focused on preparing meals, ensuring food safety, and supervising catering teams. Join a company dedicated to quality service and inclusive environments.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Access to Wellbeing Services

Blended learning program with qualifications

Potential eligibility for Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure required for safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience in catering management or chef roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and food safety regulations.
• Manage daily operations and supervise catering teams.

Skills

Food Safety

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Supervision

Culinary Skills

Job description

Relief Chef Manager - Old Basing

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 our promises to clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Relief Chef/Catering Manager to provide cover in Basingstoke and surrounding areas to support our existing site-based teams. This role is term-time only and does not include weekends, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility.

This is a mobile-based role, so you will need your own transport.

The role:

• Up to £25,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only - working 38 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to Caterlink and client standards
• Ensuring that our locations meet statutory and company requirements regarding Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation and procedures
• Enhancing the company's reputation for excellent food and service with clients and customers, exceeding expectations
• Supporting the daily operations of the location and supervising teams, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans

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

Benefits of working with us include:

• Access to a blended learning program, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development
• Employee Discount Platform offering savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, free for you and your family
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme