Average Catering Manager salary in the UK

Catering Manager - Residential Care HomeParkside Residential Home | 65 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EH £35,000 per annum Full time, permanent | 37.5 hours per week Every other weekend included in the shift patternAre you an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about preparing nutritious, freshly cooked food and creating a positive dining experience?Parkside Residential Home is looking for a caring, organised and hands-on Catering Manager to lead its Hospitality team. You will ensure residents receive high-quality, varied meals that meet their individual dietary needs, preferences and cultural requirements.This is a varied management and cooking role. You will work as the main cook twice each week, provide holiday cover for the other cooks and oversee the smooth running of the catering service.About ParksideParkside is a Christian care home where faith, compassion and community are at the heart of everything we do.Your responsibilities will include:Leading, supporting and developing the Hospitality team.Preparing and cooking fresh, homemade meals twice per week.Providing cooking cover during other team members’ holidays.Managing the staff rota to maintain a reliable seven-day catering service.Creating seasonal and varied menus based on residents’ needs and feedback.Preparing adapted meals for allergies, intolerances and other dietary requirements.Managing food orders, stock levels, suppliers and the catering budget.Maintaining Parkside’s five-star Food Hygiene rating.Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety requirements.Maintaining accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, food labelling and kitchen records.Organising catering for birthdays, holidays and special events.Monitoring kitchen equipment and arranging maintenance or repairs.Training team members in safe working practices and the correct useof equipment.Completing catering audits and preparing for CQC and Environmental Health inspections.Working closely with care colleagues, residents and families to understand individual dietary needs and preferences.Monitoring food waste and supporting environmentally responsible kitchen practices.What we are looking forYou will need:Previous catering or food-service management experience.At least two years’ experience cooking for 30 or more people in a professional kitchen.Experience managing or supervising a kitchen team.A Catering Diploma, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification.NVQ Level 3 in Practical Cookery.A Food Hygiene Certificate at Level 2 or above.Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and health and safety procedures.Experience managing kitchen stock, suppliers and budgets.Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.Confidence using Microsoft Office and shared digital systems.Experience within a care home, healthcare or similar setting would be beneficial, although it is not essential.Why join Parkside?Make a genuine difference to residents’ health, happiness and wellbeing.Lead a friendly and supportive Hospitality team.Work in a caring, values-led residential home.Take ownership of menus and help shape residents’ dining experiences.Enjoy a varied role combining catering management with hands-on cooking.If you are a skilled and compassionate Catering Manager who takes pride in producing fresh, nutritious food, we would be delighted to hear from you.Apply today by submitting your CV

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for an outstanding Catering Manager who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll be working 44 hours a week at Victoria House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.Your day-to-day... Essential criteria for this role include....NVQ Level 2 in Food Production or equivalent qualificationAt least 5 years' experience within catering managementDetailed knowledge of food safety and related legislationSolid operational management and line management experienceExperience of menu planning and gaining and acting on customer feedbackA flexible, organised, proactive and hands-on approach to tasksSolid IT skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software)Role and Responsibilities...To directly manage all personnel assigned to work in the catering department, in accordance with company standards and training policies. This includes permanent, bank and agency members of staff.To lead on the purchase of materials, consumables, non-consumables and light equipment within budget and in accordance with the hospital’s purchasing policy and procedures.To oversee the catering department's premises and equipment in accordance with company health & safety and hygiene policies.To lead on the induction of new team members and ongoing personal development and training to ensure all team members are trained to the required skill level.To lead and motivate the team to achieve the highest possible standards when carrying out their duties.To develop and maintain good working relationships with service users, staff and visitors.To be on hand to meet and support service users and staff with issues raised, e.g. dietary requirements.To assist the Assistant General Manager in preparing the annual budget and achieving and maintaining food costs in accordance with the budget.To produce cost and sales analysis as required by the Assistant General Manager.To recommend to the Assistant General Manager areas where cost reductions can be achieved, e.g. service improvements and change of suppliers or commodities.To ensure that accurate daily records are kept regarding the number of patient and staff meals provided each day.To plan, organise and control the catering operation to ensure food quality, presentation and service are provided to the standards set out by the Assistant General Manager and the Hospital SMT.To ensure the facility is operated to standards required by the statutory local authorities and company health, safety, fire and hygiene regulations and policies.To carry out all clerical activities in relation to controls, records and wages and compile and return information to the respective departments on the due day.To plan and execute specific events as agreed with the Assistant General Manager and Registered Managers for the three hospitals on site.To maintain Health & Safety and Hygiene standards as required.To ensure unit hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the Food Safety Act 1990.To attend meetings and training courses as required, e.g. Daily Service Meetings, People’s Council and Ward Community Meetings and relevant training webinars & courses. To also ensure that Chefs and other nominated staff members attend meetings to represent the team and gain patient and staff feedback.To assist the Assistant General Manager with any specific tasks or projects considered necessary to further support the objectives of the departmentTo understand and follow the fire drills in the event of a fire or an emergency.To undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and any changes in processes or procedures.To carry out other duties within the scope of your job title as directed by the Assistant General Manager.To regularly review catering output for staff meals and hospitality to ensure quality and service standards are met.To pro-actively seek feedback on catering service delivery from service users, staff and visitors.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you.. £14.44 per/hour startingStrong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & supportPension scheme</p>Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingYou are... A skilled Catering Manager who can work under pressure Preferably experienced in the care sector Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgetsThe holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standardsPolite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all timesAn excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levelsAble to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionQualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Catering Manager - South LondonLocation: Peckham, London at Angel Oak Academy Start Date: ImmediateThe Supply Register are proud to be in partnership with the STEP Academy Trust. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Manager to join a busy and established school catering team at Angel Oak Academy.This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented catering professional who can bring culinary flair, creativity and strong leadership to an established catering provision.The RoleAs Catering Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring a high-quality, efficient and nutritious catering service for pupils and staff.Your responsibilities will include:Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and catering service, including preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality food.Leading, supporting and organising the catering team while managing stock, supplies and kitchen resources.Promoting a positive food culture across the school and working with pupils and staff where appropriate.Ensuring excellent food hygiene, health and safety and compliance standards, in line with Trust policies and procedures.Working collaboratively with other catering teams across the Trust to share ideas and maintain high standards.About YouWe are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and experienced catering professional who takes pride in delivering an excellent service.You will ideally have:Previous experience in a catering, kitchen management or supervisory role, with strong knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and catering compliance.Experience managing or supervising a catering team, with excellent organisational and time-management skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, together with a creative approach to food and menu planning.A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and a genuine commitment to providing nutritious, high-quality food for children and young people.