Caterlink - Relief Chef

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.

We are hiring for a Chef to provide cover in the area of Surrey to support our existing site‑based teams. This role is working term‑time only and no weekends, making it an excellent option for those looking for flexibility. The role is mobile‑based, so you will need to have your own transport.

• Up to £15.50 per hour
• 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Term‑time only – working 38 weeks per year

• To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client.
• To ensure that all Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures are followed and all mandatory paperwork is completed accurately and with integrity.
• To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• To support with the day‑to‑day running of the location, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans.

• You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications such as apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on‑the‑job training to support and encourage your development.
• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants, 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 available free of charge to you and your family.
• You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

Caterlink strives to provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams, ensuring that every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow. 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.