Catering Manager: Lead Nutritious Menus & Team

Exemplar Ltd; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Wages before payday

Counselling and support

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care's Coronation Court in Cannock is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the catering team and deliver healthy, appetising meals for residents with complex needs. The role involves managing day-to-day kitchen operations, menu development, and ensuring high food hygiene standards, with weekend work and a 40-hour week.

You will coordinate staff training, manage stock within budget, and maintain records while providing compassionate, patient-focused service aligned with our values.

Qualifications

• Cook with flair for nutritious meals for varied dietary needs
• Experience in managing a catering budget and menu development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations
• Prepare, cook and serve meals
• Develop suitable menus based on dietary needs
• Ensure food hygiene standards are met and records maintained
• Control stock and purchasing within budget
• Lead and support the Catering Team, including induction and training

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu development

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Exemplar Health Care's Coronation Court in Cannock is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the catering team and deliver healthy, appetising meals for residents with complex needs. The role involves managing day-to-day kitchen operations, menu development, and ensuring high food hygiene standards, with weekend work and a 40-hour week.

You will coordinate staff training, manage stock within budget, and maintain records while providing compassionate, patient-focused service aligned with our values.