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Caterlink - Catering Manager
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Caterlink - Catering Manager
Catering Manager – Churchfield Primary School, Cudworth, Barnsley
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. We cater more than 1,000,000 meals a week.
Our "Fresh Food Policy" is the foundation of our success and growth, coupled with a dedication to fulfilling our commitments to clients and supporting our site-based teams.
Job Description
We are hiring for a Catering Manager at Churchfield Primary School, Cudworth, Barnsley, focused on providing future generations with nutritionally balanced and tasty meals. This role operates term-time only, with no weekend shifts, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility.
Key Details
- Salary: £14.25 per hour
- Hours: 32.5 per week (Monday–Friday)
- Contract: Term-time only (190 weeks per year)
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Role Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities include:
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to Caterlink’s and the client’s standards
- Ensuring compliance with statutory Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental regulations
- Maintaining and enhancing Caterlink’s reputation for exceptional food and service
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the location, including:
- Supervising teams
- Managing inventories
- Monitoring budgets
- Implementing improvement action plans
- Serving as the primary point of contact for the school client, driving regular enhancements
- Reporting KPIs and financial targets to your line manager for performance monitoring
- Supporting and training teams, leading by example to ensure role excellence through ongoing training and performance management
Caterlink promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where dignity, integrity, and equal opportunity are upheld for all employees.
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Safeguarding Commitment
Caterlink is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this position.
Additional Information
Benefits & Opportunities
- Blended learning programme, including qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job development
- Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, plus holiday, travel, and family discounts
- Wellbeing Services, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Virtual GP access for you and your family
- Potential eligibility for a company pension scheme
Note: The original document listed a misleading salary rate of £13.85/hour—the job description prioritises the quoted £14.25/hour as the correct hourly rate.
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