Company Description
Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years the company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site‑based teams.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Catering Manager to lead our catering team at a new school. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the food services and ensure pupils are provided with nutritionally balanced, delicious, and appealing meals every day. Your primary goal will be to develop and oversee a menu that not only meets nutritional standards but also excites young people. You'll manage all aspects of the kitchen operation, from menu planning and stock control to staff management and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This role is term‑time only, with no weekend work, making it an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a great work‑life balance.
The Role
* £17 per hour
* 40 hours per week working Monday – Friday
* Term‑time only – working 39 weeks per year (195 working days) plus paid holiday
Your Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
* Ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures
* Enhance the company’s reputation for excellent food and service with the client and customers and consistently exceed expectations
* Manage day‑to‑day running of the location and supervise teams, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
* Act as the main point of contact for our client in your school, recommending and implementing regular adjustments and improvements
* Communicate regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure these are achieved
* Support and train teams, leading from the front to ensure everyone can excel by completing all training and managing performance
EEO Statement
Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.
Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.
Benefits and Development
* Blended learning programme that includes formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on‑the‑job training to support and encourage your development
* Employee Discount Platform providing savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants, holidays, family days out and many more!
* Full access to Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits free of charge at any time
* Eligibility to join our Pension scheme
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