Term-Time Chef Manager | School Catering Lead

WSH Group; Fenton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager for Co-op Academy Glebe to ensure nutritionally balanced, tasty meals within a term-time schedule. You will lead the school kitchen, ensuring compliance with health, safety and food standards while delivering excellent service to students and staff.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage inventories and budgets, and act as the primary liaison with the client. The role offers 30 hours per week (38 weeks per year) with an hourly rate of £14.75–£14.80.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering or large-volume food service.
• Ability to manage food safety and HACCP.
• Flexible to term-time schedule and school hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure location meets Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain reputation for high-quality food and service with clients and customers.
• Run day-to-day operations, supervise teams, manage inventories and budgets.
• Serve as main client contact in the school and implement improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and financial targets with line manager.
• Train and develop teams, ensure training completion and performance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Health and safety

Team supervision

Job description

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager for Co-op Academy Glebe to ensure nutritionally balanced, tasty meals within a term-time schedule. You will lead the school kitchen, ensuring compliance with health, safety and food standards while delivering excellent service to students and staff.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage inventories and budgets, and act as the primary liaison with the client. The role offers 30 hours per week (38 weeks per year) with an hourly rate of £14.75–£14.80.