School Dining Chef Manager – Term-Time 30h/wk

Caterlink; Newbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager for Thatcham Park Primary School in Thatcham. The role is term-time only with no weekends, offering 30 hours per week at £16 per hour.

You will lead catering operations on site, ensuring high-quality meals and strict health and safety compliance while managing inventories and budgets. You will be the main point of contact for the client, accountable for improving service, monitoring KPIs and driving performance with your team.

Qualifications

• Must have budgeting experience and ability to supervise multiple teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Ability to deliver high-quality school catering with consistent service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure location meets H&S, Food Safety and environmental regulations.
• Enhance Caterlink's reputation through excellent food and service.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the location; manage inventories and budgets.
• Be main client contact in the school; implement improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and financial targets with line manager.
• Lead and train teams; ensure training completion and performance management.

Skills

Budget management

Team supervision

H&S knowledge

Food safety

Job description

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager for Thatcham Park Primary School in Thatcham. The role is term-time only with no weekends, offering 30 hours per week at £16 per hour.

You will lead catering operations on site, ensuring high-quality meals and strict health and safety compliance while managing inventories and budgets. You will be the main point of contact for the client, accountable for improving service, monitoring KPIs and driving performance with your team.