Catering Manager

About the Company

Ann’s is a family run business established in 1994.

Since its inception, the company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients’ needs at the heart of everything they do.

We at Ann’s aspire to be the best at everything that we do. We want families and carers to choose Ann’s because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service.

We are recruiting for Full Time Catering Manager to join our team at Sunnyside Retreat

Responsibilities of the Role:

Revise the Homes menu on a regular basis as per home policy and minimum standards

Ensure all food orders are requested with ample time while working under an agreed budget

Ensure that the kitchen is hygienically clean at all times

Ensure dietary requirements are monitored, adhered to and met as necessary

Prepare meals at an agreed time as required by the home and residents

Ensure timely distribution of scheduled meals

Offer and prepare meal options for residents to include main food groups

Monitor/oversee any meals prepared by kitchen staff

Delegate appropriate work to the kitchen staff as required and monitor that this has been carried out to a satisfactory level

Report any equipment requirements or maintenance requirements in timely fashion

Ensure all cleaning is completed as per cleaning rota

Ensure all food returned to the fridge is covered with cling film and dated

Ensure all foods are appropriately covered

Ensure appropriate kitchen protocol is maintained i.e. no eating in the kitchen, carers are not to wash their hands at the kitchen sink, etc

Ensure all frozen foods are taken out of the freezer giving ample time to defrost

Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.

Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and HACCP

Experience/Qualifications

Level 2 NVQ/City and Guilds/Equivalent in Food Safety and Hygiene is essential

Level 3 in above is preferable

Experience in a similar role is preferable but not essential

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

A friendly dedicated team

£14-£15 p/hr

Free Uniform

Four Weekly pay

Paid Access NI Check

All Practical and online training Paid

Immediate interviews Offered