Catering Manager

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle rewards discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care's Shire Oaks Court in Walsall Wood is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead the catering team and deliver nutritious, delicious meals for residents.

You’ll manage day-to-day kitchen operations, develop menus, monitor food hygiene, control stock and budget, and support staff with induction and training. A Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification is preferred, with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experienced in cooking nutritious meals.
• Ability to develop varied menus.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing a catering budget.
• Willingness to undergo induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals.
• Develop suitable menus by understanding residents' needs and choices.
• Ensure food hygiene standards are met.
• Complete checks and maintain records.
• Manage stock and purchasing within budget.
• Lead and support Catering Team with induction and training.

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Position:Catering Manager
Care home:Shire Oaks Court
Location:6 Brownhills Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS8 7BP
Contract type: 40 Hours Per Week
Rate: £14.80 Per Hour

Are you an experienced Chef with a flair for creating delicious, nutritious menus? Join us as our new Catering Manager at Shire Oaks Courtcare home in Walsall.

As Catering Manager, you’ll lead our Catering Team in providing healthy and inviting meals for the people we support.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your cooking skills to make a real difference every day.

About Exemplar Health Care

Shire Oaks Court is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

We support adults living with dementia, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and strokes.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress

About the role

Our Catering Managers cook delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen

preparing, cooking and serving food

understanding people’s needs, likes and choices to develop suitable menus

ensuring your Catering Team complies with food hygiene standards

completing relevant checksand maintaining records

controlling stock and purchases within an allocated budget

leading and managing your Catering Team members, ensuring they receive induction, training and support as required.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.

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Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re also:

a cook with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious meals for varied dietary requirements

creative in menu development and food preparation

an excellent team player, able to coordinate, support and motivate a team

experienced in managing a catering budget

adaptable and flexible

someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We like our Catering Managers to have, or be working towards, a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.

As this is a management position, we expect you’ll have previous experience in a similar position and environment, ideally in leading a catering or kitchen team.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects

access to wages before payday

retail and lifestyle reward discounts

free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility.

How to apply

We would love to hear from you. Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. Any website or individual requesting money for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) while claiming to represent us is not associated with our organisation. If you’re asked for money in connection with a role, please contact [e-mail].

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.