Term-Time Chef Manager | School Kitchen Leader

Caterlink; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services (EAP and Virtual GP

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager at St Paul's Primary School, Cheshunt. This role is term-time only with no weekends, offering 30 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

You will lead kitchen operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards of food quality for pupils and staff. Based at St Paul's Primary School, you will manage inventories, budgets, and staff performance while acting as the main client contact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards
• Ensure Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental compliance
• Maintain Caterlink's reputation for excellent food and service and exceed expectations
• Run day-to-day location, supervise teams, manage inventories, budgets, and action plans
• Be main client contact at school, implement regular improvements
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets
• Train and support teams, lead from the front, ensure training and performance management

Job description

Caterlink is hiring a Chef Manager at St Paul's Primary School, Cheshunt. This role is term-time only with no weekends, offering 30 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

You will lead kitchen operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards of food quality for pupils and staff. Based at St Paul's Primary School, you will manage inventories, budgets, and staff performance while acting as the main client contact.