Job Title: Catering Manager Reports To: Senior Outreach Services Manager Location: Mid-West Salary: This role is attached to a defined salary scale starting at €41,670 per annum and appointments are made depending on experience and qualifications.
Purpose of the Job The role of the Catering Manager is vital to the successful delivery of quality programmes and services in NOVAS for our clients or tenants.
The Catering Manager will support the residential and outreach services within the authority delegated by the Senior Outreach Services Manager.
The role supports a number of direct reports and is situated in the services within the Mid-West region but will require travel as needed, to other locations where NOVAS services are located.
This role requires some element of flexibility and adaptability, and the post holder is required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
The Catering Manager will have a background in professional cookery and be expected to work within the relevant frameworks of quality standards or legislation.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder.
It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review.
NOVAS is a Trauma Informed Practice Organisation, and the principles of collaboration, diversity, respect and trust are embedded in our way of working together.
Our services are provided through support of our partners in local government through the Local Authorities, HSE, and other donors and funders.
Essential Criteria Professional Qualification in Cookery.
Knowledge and training in HACCP.
Experience in supervising and supporting staff.
Full driving licence with use of your own vehicle.
Strong organisational and operational skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work in a client-centred, flexible and evolving environment.
Desirable Criteria It would be an advantage for the candidate to have: Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients while also maintaining professional kitchen operations Previous management or supervision experience Experience of working in social care, community based or voluntary sector settings Understanding of homelessness and addiction.
Knowledge of MS Office applications (e.g.
Outlook, Word, Excel)NOVAS Employment Benefits Detailed below are a range of benefits you receive as a NOVAS employee.- Support & Supervision Every employee will have regular planned one-to-one meetings with their line manager as well as Team Meetings and Monthly All Staff Town Hall meetings in order to ensure you are connected to and supported by your colleagues and the organisation.- Learning & Development NOVAS will fully fund a wide range of required training programmes, or role specific training, including First Aid, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Trauma Informed Practice.- Career Progression NOVAS is committed to supporting the development and career progression of our employees by building skills for role transitions, leadership preparation, and management development.- Salary Scales NOVAS has defined salary scales and has committed to awarding annual increments to employees depending on sustained funding.- Annual Leave26 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.- Pension A direct contribution pension with a 5% employer and employee contribution totalling 10%.- Employee Assistance Programme Our Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Wellbeing gives employees access to free confidential counselling and a suite of online mental health and wellness tools.- Further Education Support With the help of your line manager, you can apply for financial support, study leave, or exam leave days to complete external professional qualifications to help further your career.- Sick Pay2 Weeks full and 2 weeks half sick pay certified.- Maternity Leave18 weeks full pay which can be pro rata across duration.
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