School Chef Manager - Term-Time & Flexible Hours

Caterlink Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning

Employee discounts

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink Ltd is hiring a Chef Manager at Katesgrove Primary School in Reading to deliver nutritious, tasty meals during term time. The role is Monday to Friday with 27.5–30 hours per week and no weekends, at a rate of 13.50 per hour.

You will lead kitchen operations, supervise the team, manage inventory and budgets, and ensure health, safety and food standards while maintaining the client’s high service levels. Term-time only, with wellbeing and learning benefits.

Responsibilities

• To prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure health and safety, food safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintain Caterlink's reputation for excellent food and service with the client and customers.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the location and supervise inventories and budgets.
• Act as main point of contact for the client in the school and implement improvements.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets.
• Train and develop teams, ensuring training is completed and performance is managed.

Skills

Team supervision

Budget monitoring

Training delivery

KPI tracking

Job description

Caterlink Ltd is hiring a Chef Manager at Katesgrove Primary School in Reading to deliver nutritious, tasty meals during term time. The role is Monday to Friday with 27.5–30 hours per week and no weekends, at a rate of 13.50 per hour.

You will lead kitchen operations, supervise the team, manage inventory and budgets, and ensure health, safety and food standards while maintaining the client’s high service levels. Term-time only, with wellbeing and learning benefits.