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chef manager

Caterlink
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Location Barnet, UK

The Breakroom Take

6.4

Rated 6.4 out of 10, based on 116 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Caterlink

Caterlink is a catering company. They provide catering services for schools and colleges.

Job description from Caterlink

Job Description

WORK LIFE BALANCE, do you want an exciting job, with working TERM TIME only, Salary dependant on experience

Term Time role of Chef Manager required at Caterlink, must have a passion for food and cooking as everything is produce from scratch and we offer a fully comprehensive menu, managing our restaurant and Costa outlet as well as function work and helping out where needed.

Must be a good team leader and have a good knowledge of Allergen and Food Safety/Health and Safety and Full training is provided

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Barnet, UK

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Caterlink pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    56% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Caterlink pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    81% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Caterlink get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    85% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Caterlink pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Caterlink do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    56% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Caterlink worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Caterlink workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    59% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Caterlink workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Caterlink?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Caterlink managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    93% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Caterlink?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most parents say it’s good

    Is working at Caterlink good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    97% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Caterlink feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get proper breaks

    Do people at Caterlink get proper breaks?

    Most people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    74% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Caterlink?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Caterlink enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    71% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Caterlink recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Caterlink?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Caterlink?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 53% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Caterlink head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Caterlink is doing?

    Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    68% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Caterlink employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Term time work
    Great manager
    Contact with people

    Worst thing

    Minimum wage
    No chances to progress
    Growing amount of duties within the same time frame with no increase in work force

    8.0

    Caterlink Catering Assistant, June 2024

  • Best thing

    Cooking
    Working with the children

    Worst thing

    Paperwork is stressful sometimes

    9.5

    Caterlink Cook supervisor, April 2024

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  • Best thing

    Co workers

    Worst thing

    Management organisation health and safety

    1.7

    Caterlink Catering assistant, April 2024

  • Best thing

    It is term time only

    Worst thing

    always short staffed

    7.5

    Caterlink Catering manager, June 2023

  • Best thing

    Having the school holidays

    Worst thing

    The heat

    5.5

    Caterlink Kitchen manager, July 2021

  • Best thing

    Woman i work with

    Worst thing

    They work you to ground

    6.0

    Caterlink Kitchen assistant, March 2021

  • Best thing

    My job role is my service of years in school kitchen and great team..

    Worst thing

    My worst thing about my job is the new company who took over our contract caterlink.. Work us to the ground

    8.8

    Caterlink Kitchen assistant, January 2021

  • Best thing

    The staff and the children

    Worst thing

    Rushing to finish because you don’t have enough time and don’t get paid any extra

    5.5

    Caterlink Assistant cook, August 2020

  • Best thing

    Building up and transforming a team, kitchen and school relationship to be strong, well run and valued.

    Worst thing

    Being employed by a huge group that doesn’t know me and therefore having to be capped on PLOFs.... no free will.

    8.8

    Caterlink Manager, July 2020

  • Best thing

    The holidays

    Worst thing

    Too much work for time given

    5.5

    Caterlink Catering manager, June 2020

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