Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Deputise for the Catering Manager when on leave and for other periods due to operational capacity demands. Support the management of the in-house Catering operations at Horton General Hospital. Assist the Catering Manager to provide an efficient and effective catering service to patients and staff, within agreed financial limits. Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations. Assist in the recruitment, management, training and development of staff.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure standards and guidelines for the chilled food system are fully complied with, to the requirements of the food hygiene regulations.
* Ensure that food ordering is in accordance with forecasts of consumption and portion yields are frequently checked and the use of raw materials.
* Ensure the provision of an efficient and effective catering service to patients and staff, working within agreed budgets.
* Minimise all food waste by monitoring use of standard recipes and portion control.
* Undertake daily hygiene audits of food handling/service areas and procedures and ensure that cleaning schedules are maintained.
* Authorise staff overtime or annual leave in line with local E&F and HR procedures.
* Support management of staff sickness, absence and annual leave, providing correct payroll information to the Catering Manager in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and HR guidance.
* Carry out annual staff appraisals for each member of staff, setting robust job-related objectives with the aim of improving service performance.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Job responsibilities
* Deputise for the Catering Manager when on leave and for other periods due to operational capacity demands, including covering line management, authorising short term leave, ensuring correct payroll information is captured and submitted, and maintaining training records.
* Ensure standards and guidelines for the chilled food system are fully complied with, to the requirements of the food hygiene regulations.
* Ensure that food ordering is in accordance with forecasts of consumption and frequent checks are made on product yield and the use of raw materials.
* Maintain the correct system for receipt, custody and payment of monies as detailed in the Standing Financial Instructions.
* Support the management of first line grievances and performance and conduct investigations including the discipline of staff in line with key HR policies.
* Communicate with all levels of staff across the organisation, ensuring that specialist information is communicated in an easy to understand way.
* Monitor the maintenance and checks of all equipment, repairs and replacements where required in a timely manner, ensuring this is in line with manufacturers' requirements.
Person Specification
Supervisory & Catering Experience
* Management/Supervisory Experience
* Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP & Food Allergens
* Knowledge of cook chill/cook freeze food delivery
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
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