Catering Manager 

Location: Harlow, Essex

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Ongoing with no specific end date

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Base: Hospital Headquarters

Band: 6

Pay Rates: 

£16.00-£19.30 PAYE per hour

£17.50-£21.60 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£20.00-£24.60 umbrella per hour

All rates depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Working Days and Hours: 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Sunday. Working hours may vary to suit the Trusts needs.

Job Purpose 

The Catering Manager with the Production Chef Manager will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, cost effective and safe catering service for patients, staff and visitors to the Trust.

Job Description 

• To manage the catering services that is of good quality, safe and nutritious in accordance with the specification.
• To advise the Head of Facilities on Food Hygiene Training requirements and carry out hygiene training for all Trust staff who are food handlers, to include H.A.C.C.P. (hazard analysis critical control points)
• Training is an essential part of this post and the post holder may be asked to advise stakeholders if required
• The post holder will attend supplies meetings at local and national level to ensure new contracts for food provisions are acceptable in quality and cost
• The post holder will ensure that all financial systems are carried out in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions
• All function work is costed and invoices as appropriate.
• The post holder is responsible for handling food complaints from patient, staff and visitors of the Trust and this will involve visits to wards and departments these are then discussed and actioned with the Facilities Manager
• The post holder to carry out disciplinary procedures for Catering staff
• The post holder will represent the Trust by attending the Patients and Public Link group as and when required
• The post holder will liaise with wards and departments to ensure that standards are monitored and customer satisfaction quality audits are actioned.
• The post holder will monitor all stages of food production to ensure the service meets all the relevant food hygiene regulations
• To ensure that the service is provided within the budgetary allocation and resources available.
• To select, recruit and appoint staff in line with current policies and procedures.
• The development and appraisal of staff identifying all training requirements.
• Ensure the maintenance of all appropriate policies, procedure and statutory requirements e.g. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), 1990 Food Act, Health and Safety throughout food service areas.
• To take an active role in the market testing process and to participate in the negotiation of any variations to the Specification.
• In conjunction with Dietetic department prepare menus for staff, patients and functions with special attention to the Units Food Policy on Healthy Eating and the Better Hospital Food programme.
• Develop and implement quality-monitoring systems.
• The post holder is responsible for ordering provisions and equipment including signing off of invoices as required.
• The post holder is responsible for the handling of cash and the use of the Catering purchasing card.
• Ensure the development and review of quality control procedures within the department, which cover all aspects of service.
• Identify ways in which the quality of services can be improved and in consultation with the Head of Facilities formulate plans and proposals.
• Promote and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Develop opportunities for generating additional incomes.
• The post holder will be involved in planning and design and advising on any capital development pertaining to the catering department.

Education and Qualifications

• City & Guilds Craft Skills in Catering Management
• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

Personal Specification & Experience

• Experience in Nutritional needs
• Menu Planning experience 
• Food Safety experience       
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in catering industry    
• Financial Management and understanding
• Knowledge of working in multi-disciplinary environments    
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels.       
• Be prepared to work flexible hours as required by the needs of the service   
• Understanding of H&S and HSE guidance      
• Good Customer Care skills   

Questions

Do you have experience working as a Catering Manager in the NHS?

Do you have experience working as a Catering Manager in the healthcare sector?

Do you had experience in nutritional needs and menu planning experience?

Do you have food safety experience.

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?