Term-Time School Kitchen Manager | Lead & Develop

Caterlink; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing services

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Blended learning

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a Chef Manager for Zouch Primary School in Tidworth, Sailsbury. The role is term-time only, 38 weeks per year, with 30 hours per week and a pay rate of £14.50 per hour.

The Chef Manager will lead food prep, ensure compliance with Health and Safety, manage budgets, supervise staff and liaise with the client to drive service excellence. DBS disclosure is required, and the role offers a flexible educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a catering site, preferably in schools.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Ability to lead a team and manage budgets and KPIs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and staff development.

Responsibilities

• To prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure the location meets statutory and company Health and Safety and Food Safety requirements.
• Maintain Caterlink’s reputation for excellent food and service with client and customers.
• Oversee day-to-day running, supervise teams, inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Be the main point of contact for the client at the school, implementing improvements.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets.
• Support and train teams, lead from the front to ensure training is completed and performance is managed.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

DBS clearance

Job description

Caterlink is seeking a Chef Manager for Zouch Primary School in Tidworth, Sailsbury. The role is term-time only, 38 weeks per year, with 30 hours per week and a pay rate of £14.50 per hour.

The Chef Manager will lead food prep, ensure compliance with Health and Safety, manage budgets, supervise staff and liaise with the client to drive service excellence. DBS disclosure is required, and the role offers a flexible educational environment.