School Chef Manager | Term-Time Leadership & Budgeting

Caterlink; Thriplow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

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Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a Chef Manager for Thriplow CofE Primary in Thriplow, Royston. The role operates term-time only, with no weekends, offering 30 hours per week at £14 per hour and 38 weeks per year.

You will oversee daily site operations, manage a team, budgets, and ensure health, safety and food standards are met. As the primary client contact, you will drive improvements, monitor KPIs, and support staff development.

Responsibilities

• To prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure location meets health and safety, food safety, and environmental legislations.
• Enhance Caterlink's reputation for food and service with client and customers.
• Be responsible for day-to-day running of the location and supervise teams, budgets, inventories.
• Be the main point of contact for the client in your school and implement improvements.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets.
• Support and train teams, lead by example and manage performance.

Job description

Caterlink is seeking a Chef Manager for Thriplow CofE Primary in Thriplow, Royston. The role operates term-time only, with no weekends, offering 30 hours per week at £14 per hour and 38 weeks per year.

You will oversee daily site operations, manage a team, budgets, and ensure health, safety and food standards are met. As the primary client contact, you will drive improvements, monitor KPIs, and support staff development.