A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management).
We have position available for a senior catering supervisor to join our team at Wansbeck hospital.
The successful candidate will support the catering superintendent and facilities manager by providing a high level of supervision to the catering staff working in the kitchen, restaurant and coffee shop.
As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.
Please note that it is a requirement of NHFML that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.
"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience in a catering environment and will have an excellent understanding of COSHH and HACCP regulations.
You should be able to prioritise your own workload and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft office software packages.
You should have a good understanding of HR procedures, including recruitment and selection, completion of staff appraisals and training, and be comfortable having difficult conversations with staff members to ensure that our service levels are met.
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
To provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors trust-wide.
To maintain a high standard service and quality of food and beverages, including standards of hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and adherence to all Trust policies.
Responsible for simple preparation, cooking and dispatch of all types of meals, whether fresh, frozen or chilled.
To act as working supervisor assisting with all catering duties and to assist in the co-ordination of the Catering Services to the Soft Services Facilities Manager. Checking and accounting for cash and vouchers, keeping of records and the continuous update of the Function Diary.
Oversee the replenishing and maintenance of automatic vending machines. Must have a sound knowledge of stock control procedures.
To be flexible in working arrangements and undertake any other duties as may be required. To be willing to undertake training that is deemed necessary by the Catering Superintendent /Hotel Services Officer.
Fully effective and efficient deployment of staff.
Administration of Staff Rostering system.
Undertake “Return to Work” meetings with staff following sickness absence.
Successful and effective programme of duties associated with staff management such as administration, training and development, appraisal, counseling.
The checking and upkeep of all catering equipment and the maintenance of service/report schedules.
To carry out on the job training to staff to ensure correct methods and working practices. To give sufficient close supervision and training to new staff until the required standard of work is achieved.
To respond to low level complaints in an effective and professional manner to a successful resolution.
To ensure that appraisals and statutory and mandatory training are complete in their designated staff group.
To regularly complete quality control sheets in accordance with quality control procedures.
To assist staff in recording incidents via the Datix system.
This job description is not exhaustive but gives a broad indication of the main duties. It may be revised in the light of experience and changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Feb 2025
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