Swanley Caterlink - Relief Chef Manager, MUST DRIVE 27.5 hours

BaxterStorey; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the education sector is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to ensure the delivery of nutritious and delicious meals across various sites. The successful candidate will bring strong cooking skills, organizational abilities, and a dedication to food safety. This role supports site-based teams during absences and requires flexibility and a driving license.

Benefits

Blended learning programs with formal qualifications

Term-time only work with no weekends

Access to discounts at supermarkets and cinemas

Employee Assistance Program

Potential eligibility for a pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment at a similar level is essential.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required.
• Own transport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support site-based teams in providing tasty, balanced food.
• Hands-on support during absences and additional needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and food safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Passion for food and service

Health and safety knowledge

Food safety knowledge

IT skills

Job description

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Swanley Caterlink - Relief Chef Manager, MUST DRIVE 27.5 hours, Swanley

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Client:

BaxterStorey

Location:

Swanley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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20

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Company Description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

Caterlink is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our site-based teams in providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for our future generations. This mobile role requires you to have your own transport. You should be well presented, organized, have excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for food and service. Experience in a similar environment at a similar level is essential. The role involves hands-on support across sites during absences, holidays, or additional needs. You must have sound knowledge of health and safety, food safety, GP calculations, and IT skills. Cooking ability is also required.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; an enhanced DBS disclosure is required. We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Blended learning programs with formal qualifications, training, eLearning, and on-the-job development.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, supporting work/life balance.
• Access to discounts at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out.
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility for a pension scheme.