Deputy Catering Manager
Job Type : Temporary, Full Time
Salary : £22.09/hour
Job Title: Deputy Catering Manager
Location: Croydon
Parking Info: Not specified.
Job Type: Temporary
Duration of booking: Ongoing
Proposed start date: ASAP
Sector: Healthcare
Working environment: Kitchen/Hospital
Band: 6
Pay Rates: £22.09 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay (Direct Engagement)
Working Days and Hours: Full time (Working hours to be discussed at interview stage)
Remote working option Info: Not an option (onsite 5 days per week)
SUMMARY
Ensure provision of a high quality, hygienic, safe and efficient catering service to Patients, Staff and Visitors.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for the managing and embedding all processes for a Hospital Catering Service in accordance with Food Hygiene and current Health & Safety Legislation.
* Responsible for all records to be maintained in respect of Food Hygiene Regulations (2005).
* Manage the Trust Patient Service Resources in compliance with Trust SFIs including: –
* Costing
* Budgetary Control
* Service Delivery
* Rota
* Attend the Facilities Monthly Quality Steering to deliver a cost-effective Food service
* Responsible for ensuring the delivery of the agreed menu to all patients within the agreed timeframes
* Lead on the development of menus in line with its specification
* Ensure Patient and Customer feedback is acted upon and that any improvements are implemented in a sustained way
* Manage the resources of the Catering Department, Identify, assess and manage Risks including Health & Safety and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) by Estates & Facilities and External Contractors.
* Be responsible for the management of Directly Employed Staff, providing Leadership and promoting a clear sense of direction in line with achieving the Trusts’ Key Objectives.
* Communicate and liaise with a variety of groups both internal and external from the Trusts Senior Managers to include Patients Forum, Suppliers and Staff.
* Manage Employee Relation issues, ensuring the Trust Policies and Procedures are adhered to and all issues are dealt with in a timely and consistent manner including managing Sickness, Absence, Recruitment and Retention.
* Conduct reviews, Appraisals and Staff Development to ensure appropriate Training Programmes are incorporated into all Service Planning.
* Responsible for Goods and Services provided by external providers are of a consistent quality and in line with Organisational requirements.
* Responsible for Departmental Policies, Procedures and Standards of Performance through identified KPI’s are met and any breaches of standards are rectified and on-going Compliance met.
* Responsible for all formal and informal complaints relating to Catering Services are dealt with and appropriate action plans relating to these are actioned.
* Provide speciality knowledge on Nutrition and Hydration to Clinical staff.
* Ensure consistency of supply and menu availability at all times.
* Work closely with Trust Catering Manager to deliver consistent and collaborative Management of the Catering Department.
Essential Criteria
* Flexibility work pattern (any 5 of 7) if and when required, normal working days Mon to Friday
* Level 3 or above Food Safety Trained
* Good knowledge of HACCP regulations
* Experience of managing large teams excess of 100+ staff
* Good understanding of Patient Nutrition, hydration and allergens
* Excellent IT skills, experience of using multiple software’s
* Experience working in both Retail and Patient Catering Services in Healthcare
More Information
- Address CR7, Bensham Manor, Greater London
