Catering Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Catering Manager. Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing of others through food? We are looking for a Catering Manager to join our Care home in Scleddau, Fishguard.

Helping to ensure our residents enjoy a nutritious, varied, and enjoyable dining experience.

Purpose of the Position:

• To prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment.
• To control systems of food allocation to minimise wastage.
• To operate and supervise other staff in order that all purchases are controlled within a specified budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• To control stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials.
• To be aware of the residents’ needs and dietary preferences and maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness with in the kitchen as I.A.W. Environmental Health guidelines
• To actively contribute in the preparation and cooking of food and the cleaning of the kitchen area.
• To ensure that all kitchen staff are trained within the requirements of current legislation.
• To keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets.
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• A reasonable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to complete in-house training.
• Paid breaks and handovers (where applicable)
• Paid induction and continuous professional development
• Supportive environment prioritising staff well-being and career growth

** Rate of pay is based on a 'Meals on wheels' service the company provide to the community.**

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