Catering Manager

Search; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a passionate Catering Manager to lead the kitchen at a care home in Haywards Heath. This role is not only responsible for menu creation and team management but also significantly impacts residents' dining experiences. The position emphasizes ongoing development and a respectful culture focused on personalized care.

Benefits

Ongoing learning and development

Regular supervision and support appraisals

Holistic culture focusing on dignity

Non-profit ethos reinvesting in care

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management, preferably in a care home setting.
• Passion for providing nutritious meals and enhancing mealtime experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated catering team and create seasonal menus.
• Oversee operations across two homes, ensuring food safety compliance.
• Train and schedule staff while managing the budget.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Food Safety Compliance

Job description

Catering Manager
£32,400
5 out of 7 days, control of the rota
Great Work Life Balance
Daytime hours

We're seeking a passionate and driven Catering Manager to lead a vibrant kitchen at a care home in Haywards Heath. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive team and make a difference in residents' lives by providing delicious, home-cooked, nutritious meals.

You will manage a dedicated catering team, create seasonal menus on a four-week rotation, and oversee operations across two homes. Responsibilities include training, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring food safety compliance. This role suits someone who enjoys creativity, leadership, and enhancing mealtime experiences.

Benefits include:

• Ongoing learning and development with mandatory annual training and opportunities for professional courses
• Regular supervision with structured support and appraisals every 12 weeks
• A respectful, holistic culture emphasizing dignity and personalized care
• A non-profit ethos reinvesting income into staff, quality care, and a warm environment

Search is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.