Term-Time School Kitchen Manager - Lead Fresh Food & Team

Caterlink Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caterlink Ltd. is hiring a Chef Manager for The Oaks Primary School in Crawley. This term-time role (38 weeks/year) is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of 13.75 per hour.

You will lead the catering team, ensure health, safety and food safety compliance, and drive service excellence for pupils and staff. Based at The Oaks Primary School, you will manage inventories, budgets, and drive continuous improvements while coordinating with Caterlink and the client to exceed

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a catering site or kitchen team.

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 quality food and service with client and customers.
• Oversee day‑to‑day running of location; supervise teams; manage inventories and budgets.
• Be main point of contact for client in school; implement improvements.
• Regularly update line manager on KPIs and financial targets.

Job description

Caterlink Ltd. is hiring a Chef Manager for The Oaks Primary School in Crawley. This term-time role (38 weeks/year) is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of 13.75 per hour.

You will lead the catering team, ensure health, safety and food safety compliance, and drive service excellence for pupils and staff. Based at The Oaks Primary School, you will manage inventories, budgets, and drive continuous improvements while coordinating with Caterlink and the client to exceed