Catering Training Manager jobs in Milton Keynes MK2

Are you an experienced chef or catering manager with a flair for all things culinary and a passion for providing nutritious, delicious and varied meals? Here’s some food for thought - why not apply your skills within our older-persons residential care home in Leighton Buzzard?

About the Role:

Care is Central are looking for a new Catering Team Manager to lead our 63 room residential care home catering service providing a variety of nutritious and healthy meals daily to our residents. You will ensure the team provides a flexible and responsive catering service, providing choice and variety as well as catering for specialist dietary and cultural requirements within this role.

You will lead a team of chefs and catering assistants to provide a 7-day service within the home from 7am-7pm. You will manage the food stock, menu planning, catering budgets and food safety compliance. You will ensure that the needs and wellbeing of our clients is always at the heart of your team’s work.

This post is a 40-hour per week, permanent post.

What We Can Offer You:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace
• A competitive salary of up to £39,300
• 33 days of leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off as paid discretionary leave
• Company sick pay (terms apply)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card & Other discount schemes
• Double pay on key Christmas bank holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking overall responsibility for the running of the catering service within the care home, overseeing all aspects of the kitchen and food production and the catering team rota to ensure sufficient staff coverage throughout the week.
• Ensure that all food is prepared to the highest quality standards and in a timely manner
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, managing food costs, monitoring budgets and minimising waste
• Managing a team of kitchen assistants to ensure a high quality catering service, delivering a varied, inventive, nutritious and delicious menu.
• Supporting the recruitment, induction, training and competency of your team
• Promoting choice, dignity and variety to our client group, catering for a range of dietary requirements including individuals requiring fortified foods and texture modified diets.
• Regularly liaising with our clients to seek feedback on our food service provision and striving for continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations, policies and requirements at all times

Requirements for this role to ensure you have the recipe for success:

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager/Supervisor/Lead Cook/Head Chef or in a similar role with a recognised qualification such as a Level 3 in Food Hygiene
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, culinary trends, and food safety regulations and requirements including IDDSI requirements
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team within the care home to meet the nutritional needs and preferences of our residents
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

We do also need you to:

• Be eligible to work in the UK (Please note we do not offer Sponsorship)
• Have strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• A caring nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
• Undertake an Enhanced DBS check (Paid for by us)

Application Process:

Please apply with a full, up to date CV. We will then contact you to arrange an interview and completion of our application form.

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received and we may close this position upon finding a suitable candidate. We are not able to contact or provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

To Find Out More About the Role:

If you wish to find out more about this role, please email Hollie Wiseman - HRSupport@careiscentral.org.uk

To Find Out More About Care is Central:

To find out more about Care is Central and our vision to be the leading provider of adult social care services in Central Bedfordshire, please visit our website: www.careiscentral.org.uk

Pay: Up to £39,330.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: In person