Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) for the position of Deputy Catering Manager.
The post holder will support the Head of Catering Services on all catering matters at GOSH to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all patients, staff and visitor catering services.
This role forms part of the senior catering management team and will be expected to be involved in managing all catering functions across the entire GOSH site. The service is operated in-house and delivers a fresh cook service to its patients, visitors, and staff. The post will ensure the patient catering service meets the wide range of nutritional and dietary needs of our children. The catering service is a high-profile and value service and was shortlisted for the Team Award at the 2023 Annual GOSH Awards.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills and possess the ability to work on their own initiative. While desirable, it is not essential that applicants have experience in working in a healthcare environment.
Main Duties of the Job
* To support the management of all catering services at GOSH.
* Ensure, through sound fiscal management, that services are delivered within tight budgetary control and the requirements of the Trust in line with Government initiatives, Trust objectives, and financial efficiency targets.
* The post holder will form part of the facilities management team and will be expected to be involved in managing catering functions across the entire GOSH site.
* Be responsible for supporting the development of Patient and Retail Catering operations.
* To be responsible for ensuring that the Trust's environment is safe for patients and staff.
* Be the lead for food hygiene - compliance and assurance.
* Develop and maintain close working relationships with the operational clinical teams.
* Deliver a compliant and value-for-money service for all areas within your control.
* Subject matter expert relating to catering/food.
* Support the development of the service and any related catering projects within the organisation.
* Be an ambassador for the Catering Services and wider Space and Place Directorate.
About Us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent, and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status, or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+, and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues, and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values, and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job Details
Date posted: 14 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 271-SP-6953169
Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH
Minimum Requirements
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: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH
Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/
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