Term-Time School Catering Manager | Lead Kitchen & Training

WSH Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning with qualifications

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services & Virtual GP

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a Catering Manager at Kesgrave High School in Ipswich to oversee catering operations during term-time with no weekend work. You will manage food preparation, health and safety compliance, budget monitoring, and staff supervision while serving as the main liaison with the client.

The role offers a part-time, term-time schedule at £12.71 per hour and opportunities for training and professional development within a supportive school-catering environment.

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 seeking a Catering Manager at Kesgrave High School in Ipswich to oversee catering operations during term-time with no weekend work. You will manage food preparation, health and safety compliance, budget monitoring, and staff supervision while serving as the main liaison with the client.

The role offers a part-time, term-time schedule at £12.71 per hour and opportunities for training and professional development within a supportive school-catering environment.