Catering Manager (RF-2505-60)

Armagh I; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Catering Manager for their Riverhouse Care Home in Newcastle County Down. The role includes meal planning, team management, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 award in Food Safety and exhibit strong leadership qualities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Uniform Provided

Company Events

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 award in Food Safety and Catering or equivalent.
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices.
• Strong team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, and presentation of all meals served.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the unit.
• Purchasing and stock control.

Skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Health & safety practices

Computer literacy

Education

Level 3 award in Food Safety and Catering

Job description

Mount Charles are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager to join our team based at Riverhouse Private Care Home, Newcastle County Down.

This is a great opportunity to join a world-leading facilities management company.

If you are a customer-focused individual and want to join a fun and family-oriented food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves:

Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

Job ref: RF-2505-60 | Job type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle Co Down – Riverhouse Care Home | Salary: £15.25 per hour

• 4 days out of 7 days (as and when needed)

Rewards:

• Employee Assistance Programme to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Uniform Provided
• Company Events

The Catering Manager Role:

• Reporting to the Operations Manager
• Planning, preparation, and presentation of all meals served at the required time, adhering to the service level agreement and to the client, customer, and company satisfaction
• Adhering to special dietary requirements, paying particular attention to allergens
• Assisting to control and monitor financial performance of the unit to pre-budgeted targets
• Purchasing and stock control in accordance with company suppliers
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to required standards
• Ensuring completion of due diligence records in line with food safety policies
• Preparation of any hospitality catering as required, some of which may occur outside of normal working hours
• Taking all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen and any other areas under Mount Charles control
• Working as part of the team to maintain and deliver excellent service

The Person:

• Minimum Level 3 award in Food Safety and Catering or equivalent
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices
• Strong team management skills
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• The ability to prioritize and have an eye for detail
• The ability to delegate effectively to the team

Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The role also requires proficient skills in computer literacy.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, the successful applicant’s offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

GREAT PEOPLE – GREAT SERVICE – GREAT FUTURE