Catering Manager: Lead Kitchen & Menus for Care Home

Exemplar Health Care; Wigan, Leigh; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Wigan is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee meal preparation and manage the catering team at Lakeview care home. This role involves ensuring high-quality food service, creating varied menus, and maintaining food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have strong cooking skills and experience managing kitchen teams. Competitive pay and excellent perks are offered, and support during the induction process will be provided.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a catering or kitchen team.
• Creative in developing nutritious meals for varied dietary requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Catering Team to provide healthy meals.
• Prepare, cook and serve food.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Control stock and manage purchases within budget.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu development

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

A leading health care provider in Wigan is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee meal preparation and manage the catering team at Lakeview care home. This role involves ensuring high-quality food service, creating varied menus, and maintaining food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have strong cooking skills and experience managing kitchen teams. Competitive pay and excellent perks are offered, and support during the induction process will be provided.