Care Home Catering Lead – Nutritious Menus & Team

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee kitchen operations at Maypole Grove. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals, managing dietary preferences, and overseeing the catering team. Ideal candidates should have strong management skills, experience in a similar role, and be working towards a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification. This full-time role offers competitive pay and various perks to support your career growth.

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 as a cook with a flair for nutritious meals.
• Ability to manage a catering or kitchen team.
• Strong communication skills in verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food based on dietary requirements.
• Develop suitable menus adapting to individual preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Control stock and manage budget effectively.

Skills

Menu development

Food preparation

Team coordination

Budget management

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

A leading care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee kitchen operations at Maypole Grove. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals, managing dietary preferences, and overseeing the catering team. Ideal candidates should have strong management skills, experience in a similar role, and be working towards a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification. This full-time role offers competitive pay and various perks to support your career growth.