St Ann’s Hospice

Catering Manager

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Job summary

Have you got what it takes?

Are you an experienced catering manager or head chef who can plan, implement and develop a catering service to a high standard for our patients, visitors and staff?
Can you demonstrate the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team, developing staff into a high skill workforce while implementing modernisation and change.
You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.

Main duties of the job

The Catering manager will be responsible for coordinating, managing and maintaining the catering service over 2 sites.

The post is responsible for all catering provision for the hospice including patient nutrition, staff meals, cafes and events in line with all specified frameworks.

The catering manager will ensure compliance with all food safety standards and health and safety legislation enabling safe systems of work and all associated due diligence.

The catering manager will be the link between the catering service and all related clinical operations ensuring the delivery of a food and beverage service.

About us

At St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.

Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Contract: we are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full-time permanent position.

Salary:Band 5, Competency Based Framework £28,776 £33,937.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days.

Based at: Cross Site (Heald Green and Little Hulton).

Free Car Parking at both St Ann's Hospice Sites.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Rob Kind on 0161 498 3624 for an informal chat.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

Interview Date: 26th May 2023

Date posted

05 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,776 to £33,937 a year Competency Based Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-23-0014

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage, develop, improve and maintain the catering offer to the standards laid out in the hospice framework.
Create detailed and sophisticated menus in line with the hospice nutrition policy and by engaging with key stakeholders.
Elevate any issues or challenges to the estates manager.
Collate performance data to enable effective review of staff activity in line with departmental expectations (including training and PDR objectives).
Use data to communicate departmental performance.
Encourage and drive change, share best practice and upskill team members.
Act as the main contact for the department to ensure service delivery meets organisational expectations.
Streamline and improve services by reimagining processes and workflows and reducing wastage and loss.
Take responsibility for the onsite cafes through strategic development, staff training and project management ensuring financial targets are met.
Actively engage in the modernisation and future planning of the organisation by implementing electronic data management systems.
Oversee the delivery of the catering function ensuring the department is appropriately resourced and budgets managed effectively delivering the best possible offer to users by constant review of quality of delivery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage, develop, improve and maintain the catering offer to the standards laid out in the hospice framework.
Create detailed and sophisticated menus in line with the hospice nutrition policy and by engaging with key stakeholders.
Elevate any issues or challenges to the estates manager.
Collate performance data to enable effective review of staff activity in line with departmental expectations (including training and PDR objectives).
Use data to communicate departmental performance.
Encourage and drive change, share best practice and upskill team members.
Act as the main contact for the department to ensure service delivery meets organisational expectations.
Streamline and improve services by reimagining processes and workflows and reducing wastage and loss.
Take responsibility for the onsite cafes through strategic development, staff training and project management ensuring financial targets are met.
Actively engage in the modernisation and future planning of the organisation by implementing electronic data management systems.
Oversee the delivery of the catering function ensuring the department is appropriately resourced and budgets managed effectively delivering the best possible offer to users by constant review of quality of delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- A catering qualification from a recognised provider or can demonstrate sufficient experience showing equivalent competencies.

Experience

Essential

- Experience working in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel background.
- Experience managing multiple catering outlets ideally within a clinical environment.
- Experience of delivering large scale buffets, functions and events.
- Ability to display hospice values and encourage other to do the same.
- Knowledge of statutory obligations and environmental health assessments.
- Ability to recruit, supervise and develop talented staff members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- A catering qualification from a recognised provider or can demonstrate sufficient experience showing equivalent competencies.

Experience

Essential

- Experience working in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel background.
- Experience managing multiple catering outlets ideally within a clinical environment.
- Experience of delivering large scale buffets, functions and events.
- Ability to display hospice values and encourage other to do the same.
- Knowledge of statutory obligations and environmental health assessments.
- Ability to recruit, supervise and develop talented staff members.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)