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
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
