Caterlink - Chef Manager

Caterlink

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Caterlink is seeking a Chef Manager for a position at New Islington. The role involves ensuring nutritionally balanced and tasty food is provided to students and staff. This is a term-time only position, working 38 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work, offering flexibility. The company emphasizes its "Fresh Food Policy" and aims to deliver on promises to clients and support its teams. Caterlink is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Requirements

• Experience in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislations.
• Experience in managing inventories and monitoring budgets.
• Ability to supervise teams and manage performance.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and line managers.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the education sector catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure the location meets statutory and company requirements for Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislations.
• Enhance Caterlink's reputation for excellent food and service by exceeding client and customer expectations.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the location, including supervising teams, managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans.
• Serve as the primary contact for the school client, recommending and implementing adjustments and improvements.
• Communicate with the line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets.
• Support and train teams, leading by example, ensuring training completion and performance management.

Benefits

• Blended learning program including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training.
• Access to Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, and on holidays.
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits.
• Eligibility to join the Pension scheme.
• Term-time only work.
• No weekends.
• Flexible working hours (Monday-Friday).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed