Catering Manager

If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: 

Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! 

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager to join our team based at Riverhouse Private Care Home, Newcastle County Down . This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. ​​​​​​​

Working Pattern: 

• 36 Hours per Week 
• 4 days out of 7 days (as and when needed) 
• Various Shift Patterns 

​​​​​​​Rewards: 

• 28 days’ paid holidays (pro rata) 
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme 
• Uniform Provided 
• Company Events 

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The Role: 

• Reporting to the Operations Manager 
• Planning, Preparation, and presentation of all meals served at the required time, adhering to the service level agreement and to the client, customer and Company satisfaction 
• Adhering to special dietary requirements, paying particular attention to allergens 
• Assist to control and monitor financial performance of the unit to pre budgeted targets 
• Purchasing and stock control in accordance with company suppliers 
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to required standards 
• Ensuring completion of due diligence records in line with Food safety policies 
• Preparation of any hospitality catering as required, some of which may occur outside of normal working hours 
• Take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen and any other areas under Mount Charles control 
• Working as part of the team to maintain and deliver excellent service 

The Person: 

• Minimum Level 3 award in Food Safety and Catering or equivalent. 
• Good communications skills 
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices 
• Strong team management skills 
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance 
• The ability to prioritise and have an eye for detail 
• The ability to delegate effectively to the team
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The post also requires proficient skills in computer literacy. 

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

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