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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 looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef to join our team at Belfast Royal Academy, reporting directly to Carl, Executive Chef. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to ensuring future generations are provided with nutritious, well-balanced and delicious meals in a school environment.
Position
Head Chef
Location
Belfast Royal Academy, 5-17 Cliftonville Rd, Belfast
Contract Type
Term Time, working 180 days
Salary
£16.00 per hour
Working Hours
Mon - Fri 7:30 - 15:00
As Head Chef, you will be an organised, hardworking and approachable leader. You will be passionate about delivering an efficient, high-quality catering service to our students while maintaining exceptional customer service and the highest standards of food safety.
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- Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by both Caterlink and our client
- Take pride in enhancing our reputation for excellent food and service
- Have overall responsibility for the operation of the kitchen
- Ensure food safety compliance, team training and development, recruitment, stock and budget management, and achieving financial targets
- Support Carl, Executive Chef, in the successful delivery of the catering operation
At Caterlink, you'll benefit from an excellent work-life balance, with a term-time-only schedule and no weekend working, making this an ideal opportunity for those seeking flexibility alongside a rewarding career.
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.
Caterlink strives to provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams, where every individual is treated with respect and integrity, has the opportunity to grow, and is treated fairly at all times.
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Additional Information
There are many advantages to working for us including:
- 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
- An induction where you learn more about us and enable you to be the best you can be
- Investment in development opportunities and recruitment, training and retention of the best people for our own future talent and your own future development
- A great work/life balance – the beauty of working term-time only and no weekends
- 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
- Free use of our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits
- Eligibility to join our Pension scheme
Rate Per Hour: £16.00
Employment Type: Permanent - Term Time
Hours Per Week: 35
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