Catering Manager

Catering Manager
Location: Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BE
Salary: £39,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: 37.5 hours per week (worked across a 7-day rota), Full time, Permanent
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
Thorngate Churcher Trust is seeking an experienced and passionate Catering Manager to lead our catering services at us Churcher Court.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled catering professional who enjoys creating nutritious, high-quality meals while leading and developing a dedicated kitchen team within a caring residential environment.
As Catering Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and dining experience of our residents by ensuring meals are prepared to the highest standards, maintaining excellent food safety practices, and managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
About the Role
Reporting to the Registered Care Home Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Preparing, cooking and serving food to the highest standards.
* Planning varied and nutritious menus on a minimum four-week cycle.
* Managing kitchen staff, rotas, performance, training and development.
* Maintaining food, equipment and staffing budgets.
* Ordering and controlling food stock levels.
* Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
* Maintaining records and monitoring systems to support internal and external inspections.
* Organising special catering events, functions and lunch clubs.
* Working closely with residents, families, colleagues and suppliers to deliver an excellent catering service.
* Identifying improvements and making recommendations to support future kitchen and catering requirements.
About You
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* Previous experience in a similar catering management role.
* 706/1 & 706/2 Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Experience managing and supervising staff.
* Experience of menu planning, including special dietary requirements.
* Experience working within a budget.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organisational and workload management abilities.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to work independently and use initiative.
* A professional, approachable and caring manner.
* Commitment to delivering outstanding service to residents and colleagues.
* Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
It would be great if you had:
* NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management or willingness to undertake training.
* Experience working with older people.
* Experience managing supplier relationships and equipment servicing.
Why Join Thorngate Churcher Trust
At Thorngate Churcher Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional care and creating a positive environment for both residents and staff. You'll be joining a supportive organisation that values teamwork, professional development and delivering outstanding service.
Equality & Diversity
Thorngate Churcher Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents and colleagues.
Apply today and bring your catering leadership skills to a role where you can truly make a difference