Job summary To work in close liaison with the Catering Department's Management Team to ensure Sustenation Production Unit deliver a high quality, cost effective and efficient service for both patients and retail customers. Responsible for managing a catering team working within the Production Unit. Adhere to HACCP and Food Safety Legislation according with cook to chill/freeze systems and cook/serve systems. Responsibility for ensuring high standards of Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures are followed within the department. Main duties of the job In conjunction with the Catering Management Team provide effective leadership to ensure a consistently responsive and efficient catering service, maintaining team morale and encouraging a team spirit and 'can do' attitude. Co-ordinate with the management team to ensure that adequate staffing levels are maintained, ensuring the allocation of staff duties always meets the needs of the service and work specifications. To provide staff with supervision, direction and support. To ensure standards of hygiene and work practices are adhered to within all areas of the department in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, including the completion of department documentation. To take an active role in maintaining and improving the quality of the Catering Service. Fine tool manipulation skills for accurate delivery. Be actively involved in product development. To Plan and organise the Weekly Production plan of the unit. Successfully time manage and prioritize areas of responsibility. To conduct annual Personal Development Reviews with the catering team. Ensure compliance with the Catering Department HACCP policy. To monitor sickness and absenteeism, update departmental records and to conduct return to work interviews with staff. To be responsible for the reporting of equipment faults and keep a record of all repairs. To accompany internal and external visitors during any visits or audits. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6928321 Job locations Sustenation Barncoose Ind Estate Redruth TR15 3RQ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential City and Guilds 7061/2, NVQ3 Craft, NVQ3 Catering and Hospitality or equivalent Intermediate/Level 3 Food Safety Desirable HACCP Level 3 Experience Essential Catering experience within a large organisation. Experience of working and implementing food safety management systems. Desirable Previous experience in healthcare catering Experience of cook freeze catering. Experience of producing specialists diets. Skills Essential Creative skills for product development. Desirable Knowledge of Health & Safety, Manual Handling and COSSH Person Specification Qualifications Essential City and Guilds 7061/2, NVQ3 Craft, NVQ3 Catering and Hospitality or equivalent Intermediate/Level 3 Food Safety Desirable HACCP Level 3 Experience Essential Catering experience within a large organisation. Experience of working and implementing food safety management systems. Desirable Previous experience in healthcare catering Experience of cook freeze catering. Experience of producing specialists diets. Skills Essential Creative skills for product development. Desirable Knowledge of Health & Safety, Manual Handling and COSSH 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Sustenation Barncoose Ind Estate Redruth TR15 3RQ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)