Caterlink – Catering Manager
St Marks Primary School, Worle – Weston Super Mare
Company Overview
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, catering for more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth, 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 hiring a Catering Manager for St Marks Primary School. This role works term‑time only, with no weekends, ideal for those seeking flexibility.
The Role
* £13.50 per hour
* 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
* Term‑time only – 39 weeks per year
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client.
* Ensure the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures.
* Enhance Caterlink’s reputation for excellent food and service with the client and customers, consistently exceeding expectations.
* Be responsible for the 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 the school, recommending and implementing regular adjustments and improvements.
* Communicate regularly with line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets, ensuring they are achieved.
* Support and train teams, leading by example to ensure all training is completed and performance is managed.
Benefits
* Blended learning programme that may include formal qualifications such as apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on‑the‑job training.
* Access to an Employee Discount Platform offering savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays and family events.
* Full access to Wellbeing Services, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP benefits free of charge.
* Possible eligibility to join our Pension scheme.
Commitment to Inclusion
Caterlink strives to provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all teams, treating every individual with respect, integrity and fairness. Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.
Seniority Level & Employment Type
Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing – Food and Beverage Services
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