Job summary
The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Motivated and Hard working applicant for our Hotel Services Catering Supervisor/Deputy Head Cook position.
The successfully candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills; they will need to have a positive attitude and flexible to meet the need of the busy department.
This role will be 35 hours per week and will include working some weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
To support the Catering manager and Head Cook with the day to day provision of catering services across the Acute site and food safety, including staff and production supervision.
To assist with various support service duties when called upon to ensure service delivery.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day operation of catering services, including special and ethnic dietsPlanning and costing of menus where appropriate and ensuring appropriate stock levels to enable production/ resale.Responsible for the maintenance and high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the Catering department.Responsible as part of the Supervising team for the production of a high standard and safe patient, staff and visitors food service.To monitor workload and workforce resources on a day to day basis.They must be able to deal with patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant and co-operative manner.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day operation of catering services, including special and ethnic dietsPlanning and costing of menus where appropriate and ensuring appropriate stock levels to enable production/ resale.Responsible for the maintenance and high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the Catering department.Responsible as part of the Supervising team for the production of a high standard and safe patient, staff and visitors food service.To monitor workload and workforce resources on a day to day basis.They must be able to deal with patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant and co-operative manner.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have previous catering experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification City & Guilds Cleaning 706-1 and 706-2 or equivalent NVQ Or ILM Teamleader/Supervisor Level 3 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Safety Certificate and Allergen awareness training - be willing to undertake.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate Able to work under pressure Awareness of the importance of confidentiality Ability to work independently using initiative to decide on the most appropriate action
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be physically fit for duties To have good communication skills.
Demonstrates Trust
Essential
- Must be polite, pleasant, tactful and confidential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have previous catering experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification City & Guilds Cleaning 706-1 and 706-2 or equivalent NVQ Or ILM Teamleader/Supervisor Level 3 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Safety Certificate and Allergen awareness training - be willing to undertake.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate Able to work under pressure Awareness of the importance of confidentiality Ability to work independently using initiative to decide on the most appropriate action
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be physically fit for duties To have good communication skills.
Demonstrates Trust
Essential
- Must be polite, pleasant, tactful and confidential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
