The post holder will be responsible for the support of nutritional care of patients and staff. The purpose of the job is to assist in a sound, effective day-to-day management of the patient’s food service and central crockery washing departments. To maintain the highest standards of hygiene linked with a quality food delivery service. The role will primarily be focused upon the running of the restaurant areas ensuring service levels are maintained, HACCP is controlled and targets are met. The post will include roster allocation, sickness management and stock provision. Previous applicants need not apply. To work with patients and staff on wards to ensure that patients receive adequate nutrition. Stock control of frozen and ambient foods. Ensure that there is no waste of food within service areas. To work closely with catering staff. Ensure that cleaning schedules are maintained and monitored regularly. That personal hygiene of staff is enforced and that hygienic handling of all food is undertaken. Staff are adequately trained in all aspects of the operational procedure of the department. At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Robin Whittam Job title: Senior Supervisor Email address: Robin.Whittamelht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01254733652