Catering Supervisor

Bury Care Academy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care facility in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Catering Supervisor to oversee food services for residents. This role involves managing food safety procedures, leading the catering team, and ensuring high-quality meal preparation. Candidates should have a strong background in health and safety standards and relevant experience at a supervisory level. The position offers an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the well-being of residents through nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards in catering.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Experience in catering at a supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering and storage of catering supplies.
• Control food purchase and adhere to cost procedures.
• Prepare and serve meals according to agreed menus.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Food Safety System knowledge

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Hours: 08:00-18:00, 3 or 4 days, inc. weekends and Bank Holidays

Who We Are

Killelea offers adult rehabilitation for those who have suffered a health condition and are well enough to leave hospital but may not be ready to live independently again (?, use at its own home.

About the Role

You will provide nutritious and delicious food for residents, maintaining high standards of food and Bovendien hygiene and health and safety

Key Responsibilities ताकि>

• Responsible for the management, ordering, receipting, storage and safe delivery of catering services to the establishment including Special Diets, Allergens and multi-cultural meals
• Purchase and control food and other materials in accordance with agreed procedures and cost controls, including stock takes, plate counts and checking daily meal numbers
• Ensure that financial targets are met
• Prepare, provide and serve meals as per the agreed menu and ensure that relevant supporting staff are trained to produce meals to the same high standard
• Formulate staff duty rotas to always ensure adequate cover, in order to maintain an efficient and economic service and avoid unnecessary costs
• Continually review work procedures to ensure the most effective methods are being used
• Provide catering for special functions as required

About You

• Able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety System
• Able to communicate effectively, motivate and lead a team
• Experience in catering and relevant experience at Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor level
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking

What We Offer

Killelea are a multidisciplinary team (MDT) offering the opportunity to expand on your current role or retrain into other complimentary roles.