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Dale Roads Group Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Dale Roads Group Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Catering Manager to join our care home in Coxhill, Narberth. You will oversee nutritious dining and supervise kitchen staff to ensure residents receive high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes budget control, menu planning, hygiene compliance, and delivering a caring food service that supports residents' wellbeing. This is a full-time position with in-house training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• A reasonable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to complete in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook balanced, nutritious meals in a hygienic environment.
• Control stocks and purchases within budget.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure training compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness in line with Health guidelines.
• Plan varied menus and accommodate residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal

IT skills

Numeracy

Driving licence

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Catering Manager. Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing of others through food? We are looking for a Catering Manager to join our Care home in Coxhill, Narberth.

Helping to ensure our residents enjoy a nutritious, varied, and enjoyable dining experience.

Purpose of the Position:

• To prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment.
• To control systems of food allocation to minimise wastage.
• To operate and supervise other staff in order that all purchases are controlled within a specified budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• To control stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials.
• To be aware of the residents’ needs and dietary preferences and maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness with in the kitchen as I.A.W. Environmental Health guidelines
• To actively contribute in the preparation and cooking of food and the cleaning of the kitchen area.
• To ensure that all kitchen staff are trained within the requirements of current legislation.
• To keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets.
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• A reasonable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to complete in-house training.

Benefits:

• Paid breaks and handovers (where applicable)
• Paid induction and continuous professional development
• Supportive environment prioritising staff well-being and career growth