Term-Time School Kitchen Lead Chef

WSH Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Term-time schedule

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a talented Head Chef at Belfast Royal Academy to lead the school kitchen. You will plan, prepare, cook and present meals to high standards, oversee food safety, and manage a small team.

This term-time role offers a 180-day calendar, no weekend work, and a 7:30–15:00 schedule, with opportunities for professional development and DBS clearance. Join us to deliver nutritious, balanced meals in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen operation and ensuring high food-safety standards.
• DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Oversee kitchen operation including food safety compliance, training, recruitment, stock and budget management.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Team training

Recruitment

Budget management

Job description

Caterlink is seeking a talented Head Chef at Belfast Royal Academy to lead the school kitchen. You will plan, prepare, cook and present meals to high standards, oversee food safety, and manage a small team.

This term-time role offers a 180-day calendar, no weekend work, and a 7:30–15:00 schedule, with opportunities for professional development and DBS clearance. Join us to deliver nutritious, balanced meals in a busy school environment.