Overview
Due to retirement, we are seeking a compassionate and experienced Catering Manager to lead our dedicated catering teams over two locations within a warm and supportive children’s hospice environment. This is a unique opportunity to combine professional expertise with heartfelt purpose, making a meaningful difference to children and families.
Responsibilities
* Strong Leadership & Team management: Lead and motivate catering staff and volunteers to deliver high standards consistently, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
* Operational and Compliance Excellence: Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations, manage budgets, stock, suppliers, and maintain accurate records.
* Compassionate and Person-Centred Approach: Provide meals that are comforting, nutritious, and tailored to individual preferences and medical requirements, creating a warm, respectful and dignified dining experience.
* Collaboration and Communication: Partner with clinical, nursing, and facilities teams to meet evolving needs, respond to feedback, and adapt services accordingly. Communicate clearly and professionally with children, families, and staff.
* Menu Planning and Nutrition: Design appealing and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements including allergies, soft diets, and cultural preferences.
* Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Handle unexpected challenges calmly and with creativity, continuously seeking ways to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications & Experience
* Catering related qualification to HND level or equivalent.
* Hold, or be willing to undertake study towards the Advanced Food Hygiene Diploma
* Hold or be willing to undertake study towards IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
* Hold a current clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Why CHAS?
Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day.
We Offer
* Pension - the opportunity to pay into an existing NHS scheme or join local government pension scheme.
* Meaningful work – working within the hospice you can see where your work makes a difference to the children and families that CHAS support.
* Professional development – opportunity to enhance your skills, taking advantage of our comprehensive learning and development programme.
* Supportive environment, working within an experienced and supportive team. Access to a range of tools to support wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
* Free onsite parking
Further Information And How To Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
Follow The Link To Find More Information Including
* Recruitment pack and full job description
* Full list of benefits
* Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.
* Contact details for support with the recruitment process.
To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
Interviews planned for the week commencing 6 October 2025
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