Catering Manager - Pure Vegetarian Indian Meals

TLC Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Sheffield seeks an experienced Catering Manager to oversee high-quality food service at their care home. Responsibilities include managing food production, adhering to hygiene regulations, and training the kitchen staff. Ideal candidates should possess supervisory experience and relevant food qualifications. Benefits include competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from over 2000 retailers

Free meals and uniform

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Ability to develop menus and control food costs.
• Experience in dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Organize and control food production within budget.
• Recruit and train kitchen team members.
• Ensure adherence to EHO regulations and food safety management.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate

Job description

At TLC Care, our focus is on quality of life, and our approach to specialised nursing, residential, and dementia care is, we believe, second to none. We have dedicated, highly-trained carers and nurses available 24 hours a day to meet the needs and wishes of each resident. TLC Care operates care homes across London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Surrey.

Opportunity: Catering Manager

TLC Care offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager to support the first-class food service at our care home. We seek a passionate individual who loves cooking to join our award-winning team and expand their culinary skills.

The main purpose of the Catering Manager role is to organize and control the efficient and economical production of quality food within budget, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations. Food preparation will be of a very high standard, including:

• Preparing, cooking, and serving hot and cold meals as required
• Providing for special dietary requirements, including Kosher, Halal, vegan, and vegetarian cuisine
• Having high-level experience in preparing pure vegetarian Indian cuisine

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment of kitchen team members
• Auditing and ensuring adherence to EHO regulations
• Following the IDDSI framework and ensuring all dietary requirements are met
• Demonstrating good leadership skills
• Producing a timely 4-week kitchen rota
• Training the kitchen team
• Developing menus using sustainable produce
• Placing orders and conducting monthly stock takes
• Monitoring and controlling food costs within budget
• Overseeing the food safety management system

Qualifications and Skills

• City & Guilds Level 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Previous supervisory experience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Team player

Why Choose TLC Care?

• Be part of an IIP Platinum organization known for exceptional people practices and support, including engagement champions and mental health first aiders
• Immerse yourself in a culture that embodies our TLC values
• Enjoy support through engagement sessions with our Support Office Team
• Benefit from tailored career paths and incentive-based pay schemes
• Receive 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Participate in learning and development through our TLC Academy
• Access discounts from over 2000 retailers, free meals, uniform, health cash plans, and more
• Work with a leadership team dedicated to person-centered leadership and support