Term-Time Chef Manager — Lead School Kitchen & Budget

Caterlink; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a Chef Manager for St Peters CofE Primary in Wisbech. This term-time role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends. The salary is £14.00–£14.75 per hour, reflecting an hourly, term-time contract.

You will supervise catering operations, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, manage inventories and budgets, and act as the principal liaison with the school client to continuously improve service and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering is advantageous.
• Able to supervise and train teams effectively.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to Caterlink and client standards.
• Manage Health & Safety, Food Safety and environmental compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the site, budgets and inventories.
• Be the main client contact in the school and implement improvements.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Job description

Caterlink is seeking a Chef Manager for St Peters CofE Primary in Wisbech. This term-time role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends. The salary is £14.00–£14.75 per hour, reflecting an hourly, term-time contract.

You will supervise catering operations, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, manage inventories and budgets, and act as the principal liaison with the school client to continuously improve service and standards.