Unit Catering Manager

Jewish Care; East Finchley; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and development

Supportive working environment

Descripción de la vacante

Jewish Care is seeking a Unit Catering Manager to lead a residential care kitchen, balancing hands-on cooking with daily operations. You will plan menus, manage budgets, ensure safety, and supervise a small team.

Applicants should have 5+ years in a busy kitchen and NVQ level 2/3 in a relevant field, with strong communications and IT skills to operate EPOS and scheduling systems.

Formación

• Exceptional culinary skills with knowledge of dietary needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• IT literacy and adaptability to new systems.
• Strong client-facing skills and commitment to service.
• Interpersonal and influencing abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook meals tailored to residents’ dietary and cultural needs.
• Develop and manage nutritious menus aligned with Jewish practices.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Engage with residents and families on preferences.
• Oversee day-to-day catering operations and budgeting.
• Lead, mentor and train the catering team.

Conocimientos

Culinary skills

Communication

IT literacy

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organisation & time management

Educación

NVQ Level 2/3

Herramientas

EPOS systems

Future Workforce Management System

Descripción del empleo

This Unit Catering Manager post at Jewish Care runs the catering service within a residential care setting, where meals are served to residents. The work combines hands- on cooking with day- to- day operations: menu planning, food safety, stock control, budgets and leading a small catering team. The role splits 80% cooking and 20% management, with five days out of seven, some weekends and early or late shifts. Applicants need at least five years in a busy kitchen and a relevant NVQ at level 2 or 3.

What the job involves

• Prepare and cook meals tailored to residents' dietary, cultural and individual needs
• Develop and manage nutritious, seasonal menus aligned with Jewish cultural practices using the Indicator Menu & Recipe Management System
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Engage with residents and families to understand dietary preferences and requirements
• Maintain high customer service levels, ensuring resident satisfaction and addressing concerns and complaints promptly
• Oversee day- to- day catering operations to ensure smooth service delivery
• Manage the EPOS system for accurate billing and inventory tracking
• Implement and manage the Future Workforce Management System for staff scheduling
• Manage stock control, including ordering, maintaining inventory and reducing wastage
• Process and manage invoices efficiently
• Lead, mentor and motivate the catering team, develop staff rotas and provide ongoing training
• Monitor and manage the catering budget, with regular financial reporting and analysis against budget

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant field

Experience

• Proven experience as a chef and in managing catering operations, preferably in a care home or similar environment
• At least five years' experience in a busy kitchen
• Experience working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements
• Experience in budget management with strong financial acumen

Skills & knowledge

• Exceptional culinary skills with a strong understanding of dietary needs and restrictions
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• IT literacy and the ability to pick up new systems with ease
• Strong client- facing skills with a commitment to excellent customer service
• Interpersonal skills, including influencing
• Excellent organisational and time- management skills

Other

• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Takes responsibility for own work and makes improvements where possible
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, COSHH, waste disposal and infection control

Nice to have

• City & Guilds 706 1/2 or equivalent
• Proficiency in using EPOS systems and other relevant software

What’s offered

• Training and development
• A supportive working environment