Unit Catering Manager in the Catering & Hospitality department at Jewish Care, running dining for residents in a care setting. The post splits roughly 80% hands-on cooking and 20% operational management, with the holder leading a small team to produce nutritional, seasonal menus. Shifts run early or late across five days of seven, with some weekends on a rota. Five years in a busy kitchen and a Level 2 or 3 NVQ are required.
What the job involves
- Prepare, cook and present meals tailored to residents' dietary needs
- Lead, mentor and motivate the catering team and provide training and development
- Oversee day-to-day catering operations to ensure smooth service delivery
- Develop and manage menus in the Indicator Menu & Recipe Management System
- Engage with residents and families on dietary preferences and requirements
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Manage stock control, ordering, inventory, wastage and invoice processing
- Monitor and manage the catering budget and report financial performance against it
- Address concerns and complaints promptly and professionally
- Develop staff rotas for adequate coverage and efficient operation
- Manage the EPOS system for billing and inventory tracking
- Implement and manage the Future Workforce Management System for staff scheduling
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant field
Experience
- Proven experience as a chef and managing catering operations, preferably in care or a similar setting
- At least five years in a busy kitchen
- Experience working to deadlines and budgetary requirements
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of COSHH, waste disposal and infection control
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Exceptional culinary skills and a strong understanding of dietary needs and restrictions
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- IT literacy and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
Other
- Strong client-facing skills and a commitment to excellent customer service
- Interpersonal skills, including influencing
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
- Takes responsibility for own work and makes improvements where possible
Nice to have
- City & Guilds 706 1/2 or equivalent
- Proficiency in EPOS systems and other relevant software
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
