Caterlink - Chef Manager

Job Overview We are hiring for a Chef Manager at Co-op Manchester Academy who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is term‑time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility. Role Details £19.10 per hour 35 hours per week, working Monday – Friday Term‑time only – working 38 weeks per year 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 Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded Be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the location and supervising teams including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Act as the main point of contact for the client in your school, ensuring that regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented Communicate regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure these are achieved Support and train teams, lead from the front to ensure all training is completed and performance is managed Additional Information 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 You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on‑the‑job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more! You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr