School Kitchen Manager (25h/wk, Term Time)

Caterlink Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Caterlink Ltd in Horley is seeking a Chef Manager to run the kitchen at Horley Infants School. You will plan menus, order supplies, monitor costs and maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene while coordinating a small team.

This role offers a family-friendly schedule with school holidays off, and requires safeguarding DBS and compliance with health and safety policies. You will report to the Operations Manager and work to the client’s expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and control kitchen operations to ensure food quality, presentation and service meet defined standards.
• Assist Operations Manager in budgeting and cost control; produce cost/sales analysis when required.
• Maintain food safety, health and safety compliance and hygiene standards in line with regulations and policies.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with client and customers; represent the company at meetings.
• Plan menus and order foodstuffs and equipment; monitor stock and wastage.
• Promote morale and manage a team of 3 staff; conduct performance reviews and training planning.

Job description

Caterlink Ltd in Horley is seeking a Chef Manager to run the kitchen at Horley Infants School. You will plan menus, order supplies, monitor costs and maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene while coordinating a small team.

This role offers a family-friendly schedule with school holidays off, and requires safeguarding DBS and compliance with health and safety policies. You will report to the Operations Manager and work to the client’s expectations.