Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We are looking to recruit hardworking,
enthusiastic individuals to join our Catering Team based at Fieldhead Hospital.
The successful post holder
will be required to lead and manage the delivery of high quality
food to service users, staff and visitors.
You will have management responsibility for catering staff, the catering
budget and be an authorising signatory.
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team in a fast-paced
environment and you will be able to use your initiative to prioritise and organise
daily duties. You will have the ability to liaise with various stakeholders in
relation to advice and issues when required.
You will maintain a professional approach and produce and implement
catering policies.
Post available:
1 x 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
You will manage the team to
provide safe and nutritious meal service to service users, staff and
visitors.
You will plan and deliver
catering services and formulate and adjust menus/plans when required.
For further information please see Job Description.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible to lead and manage the delivery of a high quality, nutritious, cost-effective
food service for Service Users, staff and visitors. To review and develop the catering service to
ensure it is adaptable and responsive to meet the customer needs.
Management
responsibility for catering staff.
Management
responsibility for catering department budget.
Authorising
signatory for timesheets.
To ensure that the
highest standards of food production and service are maintained at all times to
Service Users, staff and visitors.
Responsible for
training and direction to staff to ensure that prescribed food standards are
met in relation to quality, quantity, temperature and appearance.
Comply with all Trust
Policies in respect of Health & Safety at work, Fire Regulation and
Procedures, Manual Handling of loads, Regulations and Procedures and Controls
of Substances Hazardous to Health.
Responsible for the
management of all consumables and equipment within the area of responsibility
in accordance with the Trusts financial instructions ensuring auditable
documentation is in place.
Manage the recruitment,
selection and retention of catering staff which will include the review of
staffing, advertising, short listing, interviewing, appointment and induction
of new starters.
Ensure adherence to
quality expectations and standards, identify, recommend, develop and implement
new ways to increase organisational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety
and/or cost savings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible to lead and manage the delivery of a high quality, nutritious, cost-effective
food service for Service Users, staff and visitors. To review and develop the catering service to
ensure it is adaptable and responsive to meet the customer needs.
Management
responsibility for catering staff.
Management
responsibility for catering department budget.
Authorising
signatory for timesheets.
To ensure that the
highest standards of food production and service are maintained at all times to
Service Users, staff and visitors.
Responsible for
training and direction to staff to ensure that prescribed food standards are
met in relation to quality, quantity, temperature and appearance.
Comply with all Trust
Policies in respect of Health & Safety at work, Fire Regulation and
Procedures, Manual Handling of loads, Regulations and Procedures and Controls
of Substances Hazardous to Health.
Responsible for the
management of all consumables and equipment within the area of responsibility
in accordance with the Trusts financial instructions ensuring auditable
documentation is in place.
Manage the recruitment,
selection and retention of catering staff which will include the review of
staffing, advertising, short listing, interviewing, appointment and induction
of new starters.
Ensure adherence to
quality expectations and standards, identify, recommend, develop and implement
new ways to increase organisational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety
and/or cost savings.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and having a passion for food.
- Must possess a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service.
- A current driving license and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Experience
Essential
- Operational management experience ideally in NHS environment.
- Demonstrable catering management experience within a health care setting.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS plan better hospital food programme.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people at all levels within the organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of using computer systems.
- Ability to manage and lead a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Operational/technical skills and stock control knowledge.
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Management.
- Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate.
Training.
Essential
- Strong Health & Safety/Food Hygiene/HACCP skills.
- Knowledge of special diets.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and having a passion for food.
- Must possess a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service.
- A current driving license and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Experience
Essential
- Operational management experience ideally in NHS environment.
- Demonstrable catering management experience within a health care setting.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS plan better hospital food programme.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people at all levels within the organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of using computer systems.
- Ability to manage and lead a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Operational/technical skills and stock control knowledge.
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Management.
- Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate.
Training.
Essential
- Strong Health & Safety/Food Hygiene/HACCP skills.
- Knowledge of special diets.
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.
