We have a fantastic opportunity to join our charity as a Catering Manager!!
In this role you will lead and develop Good Shepherd's social enterprise catering offer and free food services, delivering high-quality, compliant service. The role focuses on income generation, partnership working and the delivery of catering projects, including a new catering contract which will expand the social enterprise model from 2027 onwards.
The project contributes to Wolverhamptons wider economic, skills, and wellbeing goals, creating pathways into work for people who have been underserved by traditional learning or employment settings, with profits reinvested back in the charitable operations of Good Shepherd.
This role is offered on a full time 35 hours per week basis on a 2 year fixed-term contract with a view to extend and offers an excellent benefits package..
Benefits
Enhanced annual leave starting at 28 days + bank holidays increasing to 30 days per year
35 hours working week for full-time employees
Cycle to work scheme
Paid time off for wellbeing treatments
Your birthday off full pay
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Flexible working policy
Commitment to ongoing training and development
Competitive salaries
Living wage provider
Staff away days and treats including lunch on us
Good Shepherd's Mission and Values The Good Shepherd has a long history of supporting the most disadvantaged people in Wolverhampton. Our mission is to end homelessness, support recovery, and create pathways out of poverty. Our core values are hospitality, compassion, and respect. We recognise each persons dignity and potential for growth and deliver services in a person-centred way.
Summary of Duties: Ensure services are delivered to a high standard and align with The Good Shepherds mission, values, and person-centred approach. Work closely with the Service Manager to coordinate and improve service delivery managing a set of Key Performance Indicators for your services.
Lead the daily operations and staff working in the food and catering services across multiple sites
Develop menus suitable for off-site and contract catering alongside our head cook
Coordinate food preparation, transport and service
Create methods and procedures to incorporate the use of surplus foods in all Food Services, contributing to less food waste in Wolverhampton.
Work with Local Authority around composting and eco-friendly solutions for food waste and food that cannot be used.
For full details of job description and person specification please visit; Vacancies - Good Shepherd Wolverhampton
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