Catering Manager - Healthcare(Westville)

Empact Group; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee food service operations in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in culinary arts, at least 3 years of kitchen management experience, and strong leadership skills to manage budgets and the kitchen brigade effectively. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, maintaining HACCP standards, and menu planning. This role is vital to ensuring high-quality food service and compliance within healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice operations required.
• Healthcare experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations and production processes.
• Manage food and labour costs in compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.

Skills

Customer service skills

Management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage budgets

Computer literacy

Knowledge of HSE

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing production processes, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional functions skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist in implementing production processes.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Maintain overall understanding of HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and daily operations.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will prioritize candidates in accordance with Equity requirements.

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