Catering Manager

Up to £13.72 per hour depending on qualificationsPosition:Catering ManagerCare home:Laurel PlaceLocation:Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RGContract type:Full Time - 40 hours per weekRate:Up to £13.72 per hour depending on qualificationsAre you an experienced Cook with a flair for creating delicious, nutritious menus?
Join us as our new Catering Manager at Laurel Place care home in Bishop Auckland.As Catering Manager, you'll lead our Catering Team in providing Chef quality healthy and inviting meals for the people we support.This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art, purpose built kitchen.
You'll have the chance to really make your mark.About Exemplar Health CareLaurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers.When open, Laurel Place will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.About the roleOur Catering Managers cook delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:managing the day-to-day running of the kitchenpreparing, cooking and serving foodunderstanding people's needs, likes and choices to develop suitable menusensuring your Catering Team complies with food hygiene standardscompleting relevant checksand maintaining recordscontrolling stock and purchases within an allocated budgetleading and managing your Catering Team members, ensuring they receive induction, training and support as required.If you haven't worked in the care sector before, we'll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.Download our job description to read more:Above all, you're someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.You're also:a cook with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious meals for varied dietary requirementscreative in menu development and food preparationan excellent team player, able to coordinate, support and motivate a teamexperienced in managing a catering budgetadaptable and flexiblesomeone with excellent verbal and written communication skills.We like our Catering Managers to have, or be working towards, a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.As this is a management position, we expect you'll have previous experience in a similar position and environment, ideally in leading a catering, kitchen team or hospitality.What we offerWe offer great rewards and perks including:excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospectsaccess to wages before paydayretail and lifestyle reward discountsfree DBS check24/7 counselling and supportBlue Light Card eligibility.How to applySound good?
We'd love to hear from you.
Click the button to 'APPLY NOW'.For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email ****** note,applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.
We're unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.About Exemplar Health CareExemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation's leading provider of complex care.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you'll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.What's happening at Exemplar Health CareGlory, Glory, Man United!Residents at Bennett Court - Exemplar Health Care scored a goal with a special visit to Old Trafford, the iconic home of the Red Devils ?In a behind the scenes tour they were taken from pitch side, to the trophy room, and everyone loved every moment soaking up the legendary atmosphere ?Thanks to Manchester United for an unforgettable day.A magical afternoon tea adventure with Acer Mews Our very own Queen of Hearts headed to Manchester for a Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Richmond Tea Rooms ?Dressed to impress in her custom dress, she stepped right into Alice's world of wonderland and loved every moment.Her smile said it all ?Acer Mews - Exemplar Health CareCongratulations are in order for the team at Willowbeck after recently achieving a 'Good' CQC rating Our team provide exceptional care every day, and we're so proud that they achieved 'Good' in all areas Willowbeck's Home Manager Amber shares:"This is a reflection of the dedication and compassion shown by every member of the team."We're committed to continuously improving and providing the best possible care for the people who live here."Here's to team Willowbeck - Exemplar Health Care Read more and Ricky's dream day out Greenside Court visited Wentworth Woodhouse for a Classic Car Show last week.Mel and Ricky were in their element surrounded by amazing cars, they enjoyed lunch and an ice cream to top it off But the best part?
Mel had a lovely surprise spotting his son's car, and saw some family and his old mechanic!
Ricky also made a new friend – what a day Don't let anything hold you back It's big cheers for Sharyn, one of our amazing residents at Acer Mews - Exemplar Health CareShe recently had a leg amputation but hasn't let that stop her!
She's taken back her independence with a brand-new mobility scooter.Our team put her through a fun driving test, and she passed with flying colours She was awarded a certificate, L plates, and even personalised number plates!What an inspiration!
Woodside Place are hitting the back of the net for the Huntington's Disease Association Sporting their matching t-shirts, everybody gathered outside for a penalty shoot out to raise money for the charity ?Raising over £700... we think they take the win!
Thank you to everybody who participated and donated Woodside Place - Exemplar Health CareNurses do more than care - they connect, support and empower Over the last couple of weeks we've been showcasing this as part of our International Nurses' Day celebrations We asked the people we support 'What does your Nurse mean to you?
', and created an exhibition centred around their heart warming answers.People connected with our stories, chatted to us about social care nursing, and left messages of thanks to Nurses everywhere You can still join our celebrations!
Visit our online exhibition here , bass, and big smiles Beth and Neil had an unforgettable night seeing Chase & Status live - something they'd been looking forward to for weeks!From the first beat to the last tune, the team was there every step of the way to make it all happen.This is what our care is all about - supporting people to do more of what they love Here's to more amazing nights like this Yarningdale - Exemplar Health CareThe people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support.
We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role.
Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it's like to work with us.
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