Catering Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £10.19/hour
Position: Catering Manager *£500 Welcome Bonus*
Care Home: Eastlands
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield: NG17 4BR
Contract type: Permanent – full time hours available
Shifts Available: Flexible
Rate/Salary: £10.19
About Exemplar Health Care:
We have over 20 years of experience providing exceptional specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We started our journey as a training company, and have grown into one of the country’s leading providers of adult specialist care, with over 37 complex needs care homes in England.
Our vision is that adults living with complex needs can access outstanding specialist care and support, in a community-based home that’s close to their family and friends, and that focuses on their personal goals and outcomes. Our person-centred care is the bedrock for maximising independence, building everyday living skills and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible.
Our mission is to make every day better for the people we support and our colleagues. We’re proud of the culture that we’ve created at Exemplar Health Care, which is underpinned by our vision, mission and values.
About Eastlands:
Eastlands supports 20 adults living with complex mental health needs, physical disabilities and dementia.
The home has two ten-bed units, which gives it a homely and welcoming feel. One of the units is exclusively for those who identify as male and who have complex mental health needs.
In 2021, Eastlands welcomed a new Manager who has embedded a positive culture in the home. The home has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Carehome.
The post of Catering Manager is all about ensuring that services users are offered meals which are nutritious, balanced and appetising, whilst catering for their dietary needs, likes and dislikes.
As the Catering Manager, your key tasks will include:
* Maintaining a balanced and varied menu
* Meeting with service users to identify their food likes/dislikes
* Menu planning in advance, ensuring that choice is offered for every meal
* Preparing and cooking food in an a safe manner
* Preparing a well-balanced diet for those with medical conditions or faiths which require special diets
* Ensuring that all food hygiene standards are complied with, completing all relevant checks and records
* Ensuring that the kitchen is staffed appropriately and that the team is provided with a full induction and training and development programme
* Controlling stock and purchases, working within an allocated budgets
We would expect that you will have Food Hygiene Level 3 or be working towards it, and have previous experience in a similar position.
About Your Benefits*:
We know that happy colleagues make the best colleagues! Exemplar Health Care has a unique rewards and benefits package. So whilst you’re busy caring for our Service Users, you can be assured that we’re caring for you.
Here are just a few of the ways we like to say thank you:
* 5.6 weeks holiday.
* Exemplar rewards – retail discounts and vouchers.
* Employee assistance program – 24 hour helpline.
* Pension plan.
* Free car parking.
* Free uniform.
* Outstanding career progression.
* Comprehensive 7 day induction program.
* Opportunity to progress and complete NVQ qualifications.
* £500 Welcome Bonus
About Our Values:
Our values underpin everything that we do and ensure that we continue to make every day better for our service users and colleagues. We look for these values in everyone who works with Exemplar Health Care:
– Fun
– Integrity
– Responsive
– Success
– Teamwork
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
At Exemplar Health Care you will work in an inclusive environment in which we champion diversity. We understand the importance of our workforce representing the communities and populations we serve. We provide a work place where you are encouraged to be yourself whilst offering our colleagues and our service users support, care and a place of belonging.
*T&Cs apply
More Information
- Address NG17, Skegby, Nottinghamshire
