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Location: Rachel House & Robin House
Salary: £35,445 - £39,615 per annum (pro rata) + 6% shift allowance
Hours: 35hrs, 5 days over 7 between 8am – 6pm
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025
Are you passionate about food and making a difference in people’s lives?
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.
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
* 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 within the hospice where you can see the difference your work makes to the children and families CHAS supports.
* Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills through our learning and development programme.
* Supportive environment with access to wellbeing tools, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave, pension, life assurance, 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 about the role in our recruitment pack and benefits document and instructions on how to apply. To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact Kirsten Keegan, Operations Manager, at or by emailing. This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. Interviews planned for week commencing 6 October 2025.
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