Catering Manager - Rush Court
| Company: | EFHL |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18.85 to £18.85 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | OX10 8LL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Catering Manager - Rush Court Care Home
CQC Rating:Good
Location: Shillingford Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8LL (remote location, own transport ideal)
Hourly Rate: £18.85 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 10 hour shifts, weekend working required.
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people, renowned for delivering exceptional standards across our homes in the UK. We are committed to recruiting people from a variety of backgrounds with different lived experiences to ensure the environment for our colleagues and the offer to our residents is as considered and inclusive as possible. Our values guide us in how we work and push us to be a compassionate and caring care provider.
We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to assist the Hotel Services Manager and create delicious, nutritious meals that reflect the preferences and dietary needs of our residents. Our kitchen operates on a planned production model—busy, well‑organised and never unpredictable. With an à la carte‑style menu, you’ll also have space to bring creativity to seasonal dishes.
And with no late nights, structured rotas and consistent hours, the role offers genuine work–life balance.
What you'll do
To assist the HSM in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, nutritionally balanced and well presented food service.
The preparation and cooking of food following menus already prepared by the Catering Manager.
To supervise and help train junior staff in catering duties.
To train junior staff in all Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and COSHH regulations, ensuring compliance with the same.
Order and check in all kitchen supplies, maintaining stock control systems and accurate records.
To ensure the safe storage of all food stuffs, to control the stock rotation and to ensure the economical use of supplies.
Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience catering for significant numbers in a Care Home is desirable
Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and IDDSI
Ability to work 10‑hour shifts on a rota including alternate weekends.
NVQ II/III in Catering
Strong organisational skills with consistent attention to detail.
A collaborative, resident‑focused approach.
To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and supporting statement that covers their suitability for the role and how they work in line with our four values of bring love, welcome all, inspire more, act with purpose.
For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact us on 01491 837223.
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
Enhances pay for family leave
Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
Group pension scheme
Occupational sick pay after 6 months service
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
Long service awards
Subsidised meals while on duty
Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
Safeguarding:
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks:
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.