Catering Manager

Job Title: Catering ManagerContract Type: PermanentSalary: £39,989.78 Per Annum (+£4,000 London Allowance)Working Hours: 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, may include some weekendsLocation: Lambeth, LondonIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as a Catering ManagerOverseeing the catering services across our extra care and residential care schemes to ensure our vulnerable older customers receive a consistent and quality catering provision.  You will be responsible for ensuring operational procedures and contract management are in line with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Standards.  The role is reporting to the Care Services Manager that is responsible for delivering of the CQC services whilst working closely and supporting on-site Managers with the operational and administrative tasks, in the delivery of catering services to our customers.About youWe are looking for someone with:

• Experience of managing and overseeing small catering operations across various sites.
• A proven experience of relationship management within a catering operational environment.
• A proven track record of effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards in relation to delivering and maintaining catering operations.

Why Riverside?At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.