Catering Manager

We have an opportunity at one of our clients who are looking for a Catering Manager at one of their care homes.
The purpose of the role is to manage a team that is responsible to cater for a large number of residents with diverse dietary requirements ensuring the highest standards are maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for a cost effective and efficient ordering system and ensure adequate stocks are maintained
To maintain rotational menus to provide choice and nutritional requests for the residents to the agreed budget
Ensure that proper standards of cleanliness in the catering department are maintained and hygiene regulations are observed at all times
Lead and supervise the catering team
Prepare and ensure meals are presented and delivered to a high standard to residents
All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.
About You
As the Catering Manager, you will plan and deliver the full catering and dining experience with high quality standards for our residents. You will be responsible for managing the efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area whilst maintaining the correct HACCP principles in all catering areas and ensuring all legislative standards are met.
The role would suit someone who has a passion for food and can deliver good quality catering services. The ideal person for this role would have good communication skills, flexible approach, have the ability to prioritise tasks and have excellent time management skills.
We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can effectively supervise, lead, and develop the Catering team.
This role will suit someone who is driven, motivated, believes in high quality of Catering and Care and has a good understanding of the needs of our residents.
You will hold a City and Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent and will need a working knowledge of the dietary requirements for older people.
Working for Us:
We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
Access to Blue Light Card - discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Aged 18-22 - we pay at least National Living Wage rate
Pension contributions
Paid holidays
Free onsite parking
Please forward your CV in confidence to m.kracht@timeindustrialuk.com
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.