School Kitchen Manager (Term-Time) – Lead & Develop

Caterlink Ltd; Bishop's Sutton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Blended learning programme

Job summary

Caterlink Ltd is hiring a Chef Manager at Ropley Primary School to ensure nutritionally balanced and tasty meals for pupils during term-time. The role is Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:30, 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

You will lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, manage inventories and budgets, and drive improvements for the client. A blended learning programme and employee benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering or education sector is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure health and safety, food safety and environmental compliance at the location.
• Lead day-to-day site operations, supervise staff, manage inventories and budgets.
• Be the main client contact at the school and implement improvements.
• Report KPIs and financial targets to line manager and take corrective action as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Inventory control

Training & development

Job description

Caterlink Ltd is hiring a Chef Manager at Ropley Primary School to ensure nutritionally balanced and tasty meals for pupils during term-time. The role is Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:30, 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

You will lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, manage inventories and budgets, and drive improvements for the client. A blended learning programme and employee benefits are available.