Catering Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Fishguard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Paid induction

Continuous professional development

Supportive environment prioritising...

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Wales is seeking a Catering Manager for a care home in Scleddau, Fishguard. You will lead kitchen operations to provide nutritious, varied meals, while supervising staff and managing budgets in a hygienic environment.

The role requires strong IT and administrative skills, numeracy, and the ability to adapt menus to residents’ dietary needs. A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake training are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management or supervising kitchen staff.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals within hygienic standards.
• Budget awareness and cost control.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Environmental Health guidelines.

Responsibilities

• To control stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials.
• To be aware of the residents’ needs and dietary preferences and maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the kitchen as per Environmental Health guidelines.
• To actively contribute in the preparation and cooking of food and the cleaning of the kitchen area.
• To ensure that all kitchen staff are trained within the requirements of current legislation.
• To keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets.
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• A reasonable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to complete in-house training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

IT skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Full UK driving licence

Tools

IT systems

Administrative software

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Catering Manager. Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing of others through food? We are looking for a Catering Manager to join our Care home in Scleddau, Fishguard.

Helping to ensure our residents enjoy a nutritious, varied, and enjoyable dining experience.

Purpose of the Position:

• To prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment.
• To control systems of food allocation to minimise wastage.
• To operate and supervise other staff in order that all purchases are controlled within a specified budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• To control stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials.
• To be aware of the residents’ needs and dietary preferences and maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness with in the kitchen as I.A.W. Environmental Health guidelines
• To actively contribute in the preparation and cooking of food and the cleaning of the kitchen area.
• To ensure that all kitchen staff are trained within the requirements of current legislation.
• To keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets.
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• A reasonable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to complete in-house training.

• Paid breaks and handovers (where applicable)
• Paid induction and continuous professional development
• Supportive environment prioritising staff well-being and career growth

** Rate of pay is based on a 'Meals on wheels' service the company provide to the community.**