Full job descriptionCatering ManagerShire Oaks Court, Walsall
Position : Catering Manager
Care home: Shire Oaks Court
Location : 6 Brownhills Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS8 7BP
Contract type : 40 Hours Per Week
Rate : £14.80 Per Hour
Are you an experienced Chef with a flair for creating delicious, nutritious menus? Join us as our new Catering Manager at Shire Oaks Court care home in Walsall.
As Catering Manager, you’ll lead our Catering Team in providing healthy and inviting meals for the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your cooking skills to make a real difference every day.
About Exemplar Health Care
Shire Oaks Court is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with dementia, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and strokes.
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 role
Our 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 theday-to-day running of the kitchen

*preparing,cooking and serving food

*understanding people’s needs, likes and choices todevelop suitable menus

*ensuring your Catering Team complies withfood hygiene standards

*completing relevantchecks and maintaining records

*controlling stock and purchases within an allocatedbudget

*leading andmanaging 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.
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About you
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 requirements
*creative in menu development and food preparation
*an excellent team player, able to coordinate, support and motivate a team
*experienced in managing a catering budget
*adaptable and flexible
*someone 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 or kitchen team.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
*excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
*access to wages before payday
*retail and lifestyle reward discounts
*free DBS check
*24/7 counselling and support
*Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ’APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on or email .
Please 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.
We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. Any website or individual requesting money for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) while claiming to represent us is not associated with our organisation. If you’re asked for money in connection with a role, please contact .
About Exemplar Health CareExemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.
That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.
We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.
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Our 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.

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InductionEvery 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.

See our induction programme
Career developmentWhether 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.

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Colleague wellbeingHappy, 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.

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Rewards and benefitsFrom 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.

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Our rolesFrom care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Read about the various jobs available and what it’s like to work with us.

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Getting to Shire Oaks Court6 Brownhills Road
Walsall Wood
Walsall
WS8 7BS



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Directions to Shire Oaks CourtShire Oaks Court is close to the M6 and other major roads including A5 and A452.
The home is just off the A461/Lichfield Road, opposite Walsall Wood School.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Brownhills Road.
Public transport to Shire Oaks CourtThe home is a short walk from several bus stops.
*Streets Corner bus stop, which is accessed by buses 24, 936 Platinum, 937 Platinum and 937A Platinum.
*Occupation Road bus stop, which is accessed by buses 9A, 9S, 10 and 24.
*Oak Park bus stop, which is...