Term-Time School Catering Manager

Caterlink; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning program

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services including EAP and '

Pensions scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is recruiting a Catering Manager at Folly View Primary, Faringdon, to ensure our nutritionally balanced and tasty meals reach pupils and staff. This role is term-time only and has no weekend work, offering flexibility.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, supervise teams, monitor budgets, and act as the main client contact in the school. The position requires delivering high standards, health and safety compliance, and regular improvements based on KPI reviews.

Responsibilities

• To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
• To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures
• To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the location and supervising teams including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• To be the main point of contact for our client in your school ensuring that regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure these are achieved
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role by ensuring all training is completed and performance is managed

Job description

Caterlink is recruiting a Catering Manager at Folly View Primary, Faringdon, to ensure our nutritionally balanced and tasty meals reach pupils and staff. This role is term-time only and has no weekend work, offering flexibility.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, supervise teams, monitor budgets, and act as the main client contact in the school. The position requires delivering high standards, health and safety compliance, and regular improvements based on KPI reviews.