Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Catering Team Leader - Chippenham - 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to recruit a Catering Team Leader at Chippenham Community Hospital, working Monday to Friday. The position is full time - 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving a high standard of catering practices, ensuring all food produced meets the required standard for safety, quality and presentation. Compliance with the Trust's catering policies and procedures and adherence to Food Safety regulations are essential.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist in providing a food and beverage service for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors, by preparing and serving meals, snacks, drinks and other basic food items to specified standards.
2. Take supervisory responsibility for the Catering Service Assistants, including completion of rotas and ensuring sufficient staff are available to cover any staff sickness or annual leave.
3. Act as a point of contact for nursing staff concerning menus, dietary requirements or additional meals that are required in the absence of the Catering Manager and Hotel Services Supervisor.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect are a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Food hygiene knowledge/qualification
* Health and Safety Qualification or equivalent experience
* GCSE Maths/English Qualifications (Grade C or above)
Experience
* Experience/Background in Catering
* Previous NHS Experience
Knowledge
* Interpersonal communication
* Ability to follow and convey written instructions/notes
* Physical skills/abilities to undertake catering duties
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.
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum, Pro Rata
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