Catering Manager

Position: Catering Manager

Care home: Jubilee Heights

Location: Irwell Street, Bury, BL9 0HE

Contract type: Full Time 40 hours per week

Rate: £14.80 per hour

We are looking for an experienced cook with a flair for creating delicious, nutritious menus to lead our kitchen at Jubilee Heights care home.

About the role

Our Catering Manager cooks delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Preparing, cooking and serving food
• Understanding people's needs, likes and choices to develop suitable menus
• Ensuring the Catering Team complies with food hygiene standards
• Completing relevant checks and maintaining records
• Controlling stock and purchases within an allocated budget
• Leading and managing the Catering Team members, ensuring they receive induction, training and support as required

Qualifications & Experience

• A cook with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious meals for varied dietary requirements
• Creative in menu development and food preparation
• Excellent team player, able to coordinate, support and motivate a team
• Experienced in managing a catering budget
• Adaptable and flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification or working towards it
• Previous experience in a similar management position, ideally leading a catering or kitchen team

Benefits

• Excellent supervision and peer support
• Learning opportunities and career prospects
• Access to wages before payday
• Retail and lifestyle reward discounts
• Free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility

EEO Statement

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We're unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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How to apply

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