Term-Time Chef Manager — Lead School Kitchen & Training

Caterlink; Watford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning

Employee discounts

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager at Parkgate Junior School in Watford to provide nutritionally balanced, tasty meals for pupils and staff. This term-time only role operates Monday–Friday with no weekends, offering flexibility.

The position requires leading kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety and health regulations. Salary is £14.50 per hour for 27.5 hours weekly across 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• To prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental compliance.
• Lead and supervise kitchen teams; manage inventories and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to required standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety and environmental laws.
• Lead day-to-day operation, monitor KPIs and financial targets.
• Act as main client contact at school and drive improvements.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Health & Safety

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager at Parkgate Junior School in Watford to provide nutritionally balanced, tasty meals for pupils and staff. This term-time only role operates Monday–Friday with no weekends, offering flexibility.

The position requires leading kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety and health regulations. Salary is £14.50 per hour for 27.5 hours weekly across 38 weeks per year.