Chef

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.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our culinary team United Kingdom. As our Chef, you will be responsible for creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests while leading and inspiring our kitchen staff.

• Develop and execute innovative menus that showcase your culinary expertise and creativity
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Manage and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food handling regulations
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation
• Collaborate with the management team to optimize kitchen efficiency and profitability
• Monitor and control food costs, inventory, and waste management
• Participate in menu planning, pricing, and special event coordination
• Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate them into menu offerings
• Handle customer feedback and resolve any food-related issues promptly and professionally

• Proven experience as a Cook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and culinary techniques
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations, as well as food safety principles
• Experience with inventory management and purchasing procedures
• Proficient in using kitchen equipment and tools

There are many advantages to working for us including:

• With Caterlink you have the opportunity to 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. Everyone who joins us is provided with an induction where they learn more about us and enable them to be the best they can be. We invest in development opportunities and are always looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent and your own future development.
• Working for Caterlink ensure you are able to enjoy a great work/life balance – this is the beauty of working term-time only and no weekends!
• 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!
• Our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
• You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme