Job summary
Reporting to the Senior Catering Services Manager, the Catering Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of a quality catering service, managing the food production operations, anddelivery of services at multiple locations
Overseeing Food safety and legislation aspects of a busy Catering Department.
Ensure that all food is presented and served in line with Trust standards using innovation in the method, presentation and food service.
Monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality across all areas and during all stages of production.
To understand and having a working knowledge of all current Health and Safety, HACCP and Food Safety Legislation and to be conversant with the rules contained therein.
To work with Catering management team in maintaining the current 5* ratings from local authorities in Food Safety Compliance
Working to and in line with NHS Catering Standards and moving the Trust towards Exemplar status within catering services
Whilst working with the development team look to develop, inspire and oversee team training whilst implementing required in role personal development plans and schedules.
The successful post holder will cover 3 main production and service sites, and be responsible for their financial budgeting position.
Main duties of the job
To provide a professional catering service, managing the production of food within the Food Services department, including menu development
To ensure that set standards, procedures and processes to produce high-quality food are adhered too and comply with all internal and external food production regulations and legislation.
To supervise, develop and support all members of the team across all catering sites within the Trust footprint.
Liaising with members of the Food Services Operations Management team to provide a comprehensive customer journey for services users, staff and visitors.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and inspire the catering team to deliver a professional, sustainable and innovative patient, staff and visitor catering service experience
Responsible for the implementation and delivery of policies and procedures relating to catering services, ensuring they are established and embedded into our everyday culture across all the divisions and services, and thus ensuring compliance in terms of the Trusts NHS and statutory obligations;
specifically in terms of Hospital Food Standards, green plan and Government Buying Standards,
The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external partners to deliver nutritional requirements across all GMMH sites. They will integrate their work around the GMMH Food and Drink Strategy in line with the NHS Hospital Food and Drink Standards.
Supporting the operations team to develop the Catering Teams skills at site level as well as drive compliance and understanding of the systems and procedures through ongoing training, mentoring, coaching and development
This role will involve ongoing review and development of all aspects of the food journey from purchasing, production menu creation, through to plate service, ensuring a field to fork approach throughout. There will also be a requirement to develop and embed digital processes such as electronic patient meal ordering or training packages.
Please see the attached Job Description for specific Role Details
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- Blue Light Card
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and inspire the catering team to deliver a professional, sustainable and innovative patient, staff and visitor catering service experience
Responsible for the implementation and delivery of policies and procedures relating to catering services, ensuring they are established and embedded into our everyday culture across all the divisions and services, and thus ensuring compliance in terms of the Trusts NHS and statutory obligations;
specifically in terms of Hospital Food Standards, green plan and Government Buying Standards,
The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external partners to deliver nutritional requirements across all GMMH sites. They will integrate their work around the GMMH Food and Drink Strategy in line with the NHS Hospital Food and Drink Standards.
Supporting the operations team to develop the Catering Teams skills at site level as well as drive compliance and understanding of the systems and procedures through ongoing training, mentoring, coaching and development
This role will involve ongoing review and development of all aspects of the food journey from purchasing, production menu creation, through to plate service, ensuring a field to fork approach throughout. There will also be a requirement to develop and embed digital processes such as electronic patient meal ordering or training packages.
Please see the attached Job Description for specific Role Details
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- Blue Light Card
Person Specification
Knowedge / Qualifications
Essential
- Have you a minimum Level 3 Food Safety Certification
- Have you a Level 3 HACCP certification
- Advanced food Allergen certification
Desirable
- Have you a Level 4 Food certification
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Have you managed a team of a minimum 15 team members
- Have you developed a training schedule for team members
- Experience in having sole control of a Business P&L
- Experience in developing and creating a HACCP Policy
- Experience in creating SOP's
- have you multi site experience
Person Specification
Knowedge / Qualifications
Essential
- Have you a minimum Level 3 Food Safety Certification
- Have you a Level 3 HACCP certification
- Advanced food Allergen certification
Desirable
- Have you a Level 4 Food certification
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Have you managed a team of a minimum 15 team members
- Have you developed a training schedule for team members
- Experience in having sole control of a Business P&L
- Experience in developing and creating a HACCP Policy
- Experience in creating SOP's
- have you multi site experience
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).
