Catering Manager – Healthy Meals Leader in Care Home

Exemplar Health Care; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the kitchen team at Lepton Heights care home. The role involves creating nutritious menus and managing daily kitchen operations while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, a flair for menu development, and budget management experience. If you are passionate about providing exceptional dining experiences for residents with varied dietary needs, this position offers excellent career development and supportive working environment.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday via Wagestream

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

24/7 counselling and support

Free DBS check

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Creative in menu development and food preparation.
• Experienced in managing a catering budget.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Catering Team in providing nutritious meals.
• Develop suitable menus based on dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Manage kitchen operations and staff.

Skills

Menu development

Team coordination

Budget management

Communication skills

Food preparation

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

A leading care provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the kitchen team at Lepton Heights care home. The role involves creating nutritious menus and managing daily kitchen operations while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, a flair for menu development, and budget management experience. If you are passionate about providing exceptional dining experiences for residents with varied dietary needs, this position offers excellent career development and supportive working environment.