Catering Manager

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Plan, prepare, and oversee daily meal services for up to 140 residents
- Discuss and confirm catering arrangements with management
- Coordinate menu planning with dietary requirements in mind
- Complete daily costing and stock control sheets
- Manage the purchase, storage, and issuing of all stock
- Ensure the provision and control of all kitchen equipment and consumables
- Maintain hygiene and safety standards as per HACCP requirements
- Oversee and record all temperature logs, food safety documentation, and expense reports
- Supervise and schedule kitchen and dining room staff
- Address and resolve all complaints regarding meals and service
- Ensure cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining facilities
- Matric certificate
- Relevant hospitality or culinary qualification
- Minimum **3 years of experience in a similar role**, preferably within a **retirement or healthcare environment**:

- Fluent in **English** (written and spoken)
- Experience managing and preparing meals for residents
- Solid understanding of **stock management**, **cost control**, and **food safety regulations**:

- Strong leadership and staff supervision skills

**Personal Attributes**:

- High standards of personal hygiene and professionalism
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Own reliable transport

Application Question(s):

- Must be very experienced, know how to cook and have knowledge of special diets.

**Experience**:

- Catering Management: 3 years (required)
- Chef and professional cookery: 2 years (required)

**Location**:

- Klerksdorp, North West (required)

Work Location: In person