Term-Time School Chef Manager — Lead Kitchen & Budgets

Caterlink LTD; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme including资格

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing services including EAP and V

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink LTD is seeking a Chef Manager at Park Lane Infant School in Reading. The role is term-time only, 25 hours per week, with weekends off, paying £13.50 per hour.

You will be responsible for food preparation, safety compliance, and leading site-based teams to deliver nutritionally balanced meals to pupils and staff. The position includes overseeing inventories, budgets, client relations, and driving improvements while maintaining Caterlink’s standards and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure location meets Health & Safety, Food Safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain Caterlink's reputation for excellent food and service with clients and customers.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the location; supervise teams; manage inventories and budgets; implement action plans.
• Act as main client contact in the school; propose and implement improvements.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets.
• Lead and train teams; ensure training completion and performance management.

Job description

Caterlink LTD is seeking a Chef Manager at Park Lane Infant School in Reading. The role is term-time only, 25 hours per week, with weekends off, paying £13.50 per hour.

You will be responsible for food preparation, safety compliance, and leading site-based teams to deliver nutritionally balanced meals to pupils and staff. The position includes overseeing inventories, budgets, client relations, and driving improvements while maintaining Caterlink’s standards and safeguarding requirements.