School Chef Manager - Term-Time Leadership & Fresh Food

Caterlink; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager at St Paul Catholic Primary School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The role is term-time only with 38 weeks per year, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering £16.50 per hour. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, budgets and client relationships to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals.

The position requires hands-on cooking, safety compliance and proactive leadership to maintain Caterlink’s standards and service excellence in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure location meets Health & Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Catering operations

Job description

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager at St Paul Catholic Primary School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The role is term-time only with 38 weeks per year, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering £16.50 per hour. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, budgets and client relationships to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals.

The position requires hands-on cooking, safety compliance and proactive leadership to maintain Caterlink’s standards and service excellence in a school setting.