Catering Manager

Nazareth; Charlton Kings; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS / PVG disclosure paid

Induction and ongoing learning

Wellbeing support and EAP

Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage for ages 18-22

Job summary

Nazareth is seeking a Catering Manager for its care home to lead a catering team, manage menus, and ensure high standards of nutrition, safety and service for residents.

You will implement HACCP, oversee ordering, stock control, and ensure compliance with hygiene regulations while delivering a supportive dining experience tailored to residents' dietary needs. DBS/PVG disclosure required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a catering team in a care home or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Plan meals and menus within budget while considering dietary requirements.
• Manage ordering, stock control and cost-effective purchasing.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with hygiene regulations in all catering areas.
• Deliver meals that are presented well and served to residents to a high standard.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HACCP knowledge

Dietary planning

Education

City and Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent

Tools

Stock control

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Catering Manager position at our care home. The purpose of the role is to manage a team that is responsible to cater for a large number of residents with diverse dietary requirements ensuring the highest standards are maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a cost effective and efficient ordering system and ensure adequate stocks are maintained
• To maintain rotational menus to provide choice and nutritional requests for the residents to the agreed budget
• Ensure that proper standards of cleanliness in the catering department are maintained and hygiene regulations are observed at all times
• Lead and supervise the catering team
• Prepare and ensure meals are presented and delivered to a high standard to residents

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

As the Catering Manager, you will plan and deliver the full catering and dining experience with high quality standards for our residents. You will be responsible for managing the efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area whilst maintaining the correct HACCP principles in all catering areas and ensuring all legislative standards are met. The role would suit someone who has a passion for food and can deliver good quality catering services. The ideal person for this role would have good communication skills, flexible approach, have the ability to prioritise tasks and have excellent time management skills.

We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can effectively supervise, lead, and develop the Catering team. This role will suit someone who is driven, motivated, believes in high quality of Catering and Care and has a good understanding of the needs of our residents.

You will hold a City and Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent and will need a working knowledge of the dietary requirements for older people.

Working for Us

We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 - we pay at least National Living Wage rate