Term-Time School Catering Manager – Lead Kitchen & Service

Caterlink; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pensions scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is hiring a Catering Manager for Buckton Fields Primary School in Northampton. The role is term-time only, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, at a rate of £15.00 per hour.

You will manage daily site operations, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and lead a team to deliver nutritionally balanced meals across the school. This position offers an opportunity to oversee inventories, budgets, and client liaison, while delivering Caterlink’s high standards of food and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and Food Safety standards.
• Experience supervising a small team in a kitchen/food service environment.
• Ability to monitor budgets and implement action plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain Caterlink's reputation for excellent food and service with clients and customers.

Skills

Health & safety

Food safety

Team supervision

Budget monitoring

KPIs

Client communication

Job description

Caterlink is hiring a Catering Manager for Buckton Fields Primary School in Northampton. The role is term-time only, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, at a rate of £15.00 per hour.

You will manage daily site operations, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and lead a team to deliver nutritionally balanced meals across the school. This position offers an opportunity to oversee inventories, budgets, and client liaison, while delivering Caterlink’s high standards of food and