Job summary We now have a vacancy for a Band 5 Deputy Catering Manager based at Royal Oldham Hospital. You will support and assist the Catering Services Manager on the operational management of the Hospital Catering Services and provide a comprehensive, high quality, cost effective and safe service to patients, staff and visitors. You will put the patients and staff wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do. Main duties of the job The Catering Department provides a fresh cook bulk patient feeding service and a retail food area using fresh daily commodities sustainable and locally sourced product where possible, as well as 2 satellite units. A team of Chefs and Catering Assistants' delivery quality food and service that regularly attains 100% satisfaction in patient surveys. The aims are always to develop services as the needs of the patients and staff change. You are responsible for the recruitment, selection, welfare and disciplinary procedures relating to staff and the facilitation of induction programmes and ongoing staff training and developing. You will ensure the highest standards of food hygiene safety, food quality and nutrition and show leadership in achieving and maintaining the highest standards of health & safety through the development of monitoring systems, policies, procedures, whilst carrying out risk assessments and action planning. In addition, you will assist in Trust-wide strategic catering developments and take a lead on activities and projects where delegated by the Catering Services Manager, making assessments, provide written reports and implementing new ways of working within the Catering Department. You will assist in the management of all retail outlets, producing monthly trading accounts and will continue to make improvements and drive sales in all retail outlets whilst catering for the needs of staff, visitors and patients. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-NCA-EA208-24-A Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Knowledge Essential Working Knowledge of a production Kitchen Working Knowledge of HACCP Financial Awareness Desirable Knowledge of Trading sheets (Profit and Loss) Experience Essential Experience in planning, organising, and controlling of resources Proven experience in a supervisory role Desirable Membership of the Hospital Caterers association Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706/1& 2 or a Qualifications equal or above Level 3 Food Safey Level 3 Management Qualification Level 3 Allergen Desirable Level 4 Food Safety Person Specification Knowledge Essential Working Knowledge of a production Kitchen Working Knowledge of HACCP Financial Awareness Desirable Knowledge of Trading sheets (Profit and Loss) Experience Essential Experience in planning, organising, and controlling of resources Proven experience in a supervisory role Desirable Membership of the Hospital Caterers association Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706/1& 2 or a Qualifications equal or above Level 3 Food Safey Level 3 Management Qualification Level 3 Allergen Desirable Level 4 Food Safety 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)