Catering Manager

Responsibilities of the Role

• Revise the Homes menu on a regular basis as per home policy and minimum standards
• Ensure all food orders are requested with ample time while working under an agreed budget
• Ensure that the kitchen is hygienically clean at all times
• Ensure dietary requirements are monitored, adhered to and met as necessary
• Prepare meals at an agreed time as required by the home and residents
• Ensure timely distribution of scheduled meals
• Offer and prepare meal options for residents to include main food groups
• Monitor/oversee any meals prepared by kitchen staff
• Delegate appropriate work to the kitchen staff as required and monitor that this has been carried out to a satisfactory level
• Report any equipment requirements or maintenance requirements in timely fashion
• Ensure all cleaning is completed as per cleaning rota
• Ensure all food returned to the fridge is covered with cling film and dated
• Ensure all foods are appropriately covered
• Ensure appropriate kitchen protocol is maintained i.e. no eating in the kitchen, carers are not to wash their hands at the kitchen sink, etc
• Ensure all frozen foods are taken out of the freezer giving ample time to defrost
• Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and HACCP

• Level 2 NVQ/City and Guilds/Equivalent in Food Safety and Hygiene is essential
• Level 3 in above is preferable
• Experience in a similar role is preferable but not essential

• A friendly dedicated team
• £14-£15 p/hr
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered