Job summary We are looking for a dynamic Catering Supervisor. The post will be responsible for the supervision of meal service to patients, staff and visitors. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for food and great customer care skills that will deliver high standards of care with compassion to both patients and customers. Strong leadership skills are desirable. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received. Main duties of the job Ensure meals are produced to the highest standards, following food safety legislation and protocols, under the direction of the Assistant Catering Manager. Complete and manage paperwork and documents associated with the delivery of service. Support and assist the Assistant Catering Managers as required. About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Good basic salary plus an attractive package of benefits which include: Excellent Pension & Life Assurance Package (over 20% employer contribution) Excellent annual leave entitlements 27 to 33 days per annum dependent upon service. Birthday Leave. Paid occupational maternity, paternity, and adoption leave dependent upon service. Training opportunities and eLearning resources. Health and wellbeing support. Career Progression opportunitieswithin Estates & Facilities and the NHS. Access to salary sacrifice schemes for items such as lease vehicles and buy a bike schemes. NHS Discount schemes to access hundreds of discounts and savings from everything to High Street Stores to restaurants, family holidays and more. Long Service Awards. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 302-24-6749697E Job locations Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Job description Job responsibilities Organisation of the Kitchen and Associated areas. Allocation of work to Catering Assistants. Supervision of food production and service, including the satisfactory completion of monitoring forms Responsible for ensuring preparation, cooking and service of meals occurs to strict timetables and deadlines. Ensure all meals conform to the correct recipe, quantity, quality and appearance. Forecast menu requirement based on historical data Checking monitoring /audit forms for accuracy and to ensure remedial action has been taken. Ensure adherence to Food Safety Legislation and local codes of practice. In the event of a Major Incident or critical failure, the correct procedures are followed, and action is taken so meal service can be continued. Assist management in the planning of menus and recipes. Assist management in the production of food safety protocols including Critical control points. Understand the need for special therapeutic and cultural dietary requirements. Attend relevant meetings. Production and management of relevant paperwork to support the business of the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Organisation of the Kitchen and Associated areas. Allocation of work to Catering Assistants. Supervision of food production and service, including the satisfactory completion of monitoring forms Responsible for ensuring preparation, cooking and service of meals occurs to strict timetables and deadlines. Ensure all meals conform to the correct recipe, quantity, quality and appearance. Forecast menu requirement based on historical data Checking monitoring /audit forms for accuracy and to ensure remedial action has been taken. Ensure adherence to Food Safety Legislation and local codes of practice. In the event of a Major Incident or critical failure, the correct procedures are followed, and action is taken so meal service can be continued. Assist management in the planning of menus and recipes. Assist management in the production of food safety protocols including Critical control points. Understand the need for special therapeutic and cultural dietary requirements. Attend relevant meetings. Production and management of relevant paperwork to support the business of the Trust. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE or equivalent level for example functional skills level 2 CIEHO Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate, or equivalent 706/1/2 City & Guilds or eqyuivalent Desirable CIEHO Advanced Food Hygiene IOSH Supervisory Qualification Experience Essential Quality Monitoring of food production Substantial experience of large scale catering operation Desirable Previous experience of a cook chill system Previous experience as a supervisor including in an acting up role Skills Essential Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to organise and prioritise day to day tasks Ability to use a variety of large scale equipment Ability to work under pressure Use of computer systems snd packages Work to deadlines Customer care skills with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and service users Knowledge Essential Knowledge of key temperature controls and food safety Knowledge of Cook chill An understanding of the importance of supervision Desirable Knowledge of audit procedures (including income through the shops ) Knowledge of HR policies and procedures Additional Essential Work unsociable hours Flexibility to provide cover for colleagues Ability to travel independently between sites Speak English to an appropiate standard relevant to their role with confidence and accuracy using correct sentence styructures and vocabulary and without hesitation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE or equivalent level for example functional skills level 2 CIEHO Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate, or equivalent 706/1/2 City & Guilds or eqyuivalent Desirable CIEHO Advanced Food Hygiene IOSH Supervisory Qualification Experience Essential Quality Monitoring of food production Substantial experience of large scale catering operation Desirable Previous experience of a cook chill system Previous experience as a supervisor including in an acting up role Skills Essential Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to organise and prioritise day to day tasks Ability to use a variety of large scale equipment Ability to work under pressure Use of computer systems snd packages Work to deadlines Customer care skills with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and service users Knowledge Essential Knowledge of key temperature controls and food safety Knowledge of Cook chill An understanding of the importance of supervision Desirable Knowledge of audit procedures (including income through the shops ) Knowledge of HR policies and procedures Additional Essential Work unsociable hours Flexibility to provide cover for colleagues Ability to travel independently between sites Speak English to an appropiate standard relevant to their role with confidence and accuracy using correct sentence styructures and vocabulary and without hesitation 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. Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)