Catering Manager/Chef - 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job description

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Hours: 35 hours per week

The role

We are currently looking to recruit a Catering Manager/Chef to join our St Crispin team here at Housing 21.

As Catering Manager/Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Village's catering and hospitality services, ensuring high standards of food quality, customer service, and operational performance.

You will help create an exceptional dining experience for residents and visitors while contributing to the wellbeing and independence of older people living within our community.

You'll lead and support a dedicated team of catering, bar, hospitality staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, customer-focused culture and driving continuous improvements across the service.

Alongside delivering nutritious, high-quality meals, you'll ensure full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and financial procedures, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for all.

Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.

We’d love to meet you!

What we’re looking for

The essential requirements for the role include:

- Sound knowledge of food hygiene legislation, food safety management systems and health and safety requirements

- Understanding of nutritional requirements, specialist diets, allergens and menu planning for older people

- Knowledge of stock control budgeting, food costings and financial management within a catering environment 

- Understanding of customer service principles and delivering high-quality hospitality experiences 

- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders.

- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene, Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve within a specified timeframe)

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced/ basic disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.

Closing date for applications 10 November 2026

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.