Job summary
It is the responsibility of the Stores Co-Ordinator is to carry out all tasks required to control and monitor catering stock items. This includes placing orders and ensuring food & beverage and other catering items are ordered and delivered in time for patients' food production. All items are for distribution to wards and departments in NUH.
The post holder will be responsible for liaising with Catering Management team, the Food Production team and Food Service teams as well as staff at ward level for the supply and control of catering items.
The post holder will ensure all food and beverages orders are placed in line with the catering ordering systems, and in time for production & distribution in order to maintain service to our patients.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, records and information for all catering orders & deliveries to support all financial aspects and food safety management of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide an efficient, cost effective, independent and courteous service to a dedicated specialty whilst at the same time working as part of the catering stores team. This will include the management of stock within specialty to agreed levels and the processing and booking in of orders.
Effective and timely communication with various parties to include specialty areas, stores, suppliers and NHS logistics is essential.
The coordinator will at all times provide support to food production team in the provision of high quality, customer-centred care.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
40% Placing orders - to use various catering ordering systems and documentation to place orders, record all catering deliveries and source new/alternative products in line with agreed specifications. This includes working with the Catering management team to ensure all items needed for the weekly production plan are ordered accurately and are delivered in time for each days production. This work is office based and includes computer and phone use.
30% - Maintaining stock levels & stock checks - to co-ordinate and carry out stock checks for catering on both sites so that there is accurate information for placing orders. To carry out daily checks to ensure all deliveries have been delivered to schedule.
15% - Processing deliveries - To ensure deliveries are processed in line with the NUH Food Safety Management System. To record delivery notes in accordance with the Trusts Finance Team instruction and ensuring these are sent to the EFM Finance team.
15% - Monthly stock take, attending meetings and other responsibilities to control and record stock
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
40% Placing orders - to use various catering ordering systems and documentation to place orders, record all catering deliveries and source new/alternative products in line with agreed specifications. This includes working with the Catering management team to ensure all items needed for the weekly production plan are ordered accurately and are delivered in time for each days production. This work is office based and includes computer and phone use.
30% - Maintaining stock levels & stock checks - to co-ordinate and carry out stock checks for catering on both sites so that there is accurate information for placing orders. To carry out daily checks to ensure all deliveries have been delivered to schedule.
15% - Processing deliveries - To ensure deliveries are processed in line with the NUH Food Safety Management System. To record delivery notes in accordance with the Trusts Finance Team instruction and ensuring these are sent to the EFM Finance team.
15% - Monthly stock take, attending meetings and other responsibilities to control and record stock
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Food Safety level 2 or equivalent
- Food Standards Agency Allergy Food Allery & Intolerance Training Certificate
- Must have a good understanding and comply with the FSMS & HACCP system.
- NVQ Level 3 in store-keeping or equivalent level of knowledge and experience equating to 2 years' experience working in a food production environment.
- Working knowledge of computers/stores booking in systems.
Desirable
- Supervisory/Team Leader Qualification
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of storekeeping procedures
- Use of ordering systems including online and spreadsheets
- Catering and cleaning equipment knowledge
- IT skills including general administration, emails, operating catering specific applications and the use of online ordering systems
- Able to competently use Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Teams & Outlook
Desirable
- Use of NHS ordering systems
- Use of an electronic meal ordering system
Communication
Essential
- Verbal communication skills (i.e. explaining, persuading, influencing, advising, motivating, training).
- Communication & relationship skills required for dealing with other colleagues and patients/customers including team meetings.
- Undertake staff training
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Food Safety level 2 or equivalent
- Food Standards Agency Allergy Food Allery & Intolerance Training Certificate
- Must have a good understanding and comply with the FSMS & HACCP system.
- NVQ Level 3 in store-keeping or equivalent level of knowledge and experience equating to 2 years' experience working in a food production environment.
- Working knowledge of computers/stores booking in systems.
Desirable
- Supervisory/Team Leader Qualification
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of storekeeping procedures
- Use of ordering systems including online and spreadsheets
- Catering and cleaning equipment knowledge
- IT skills including general administration, emails, operating catering specific applications and the use of online ordering systems
- Able to competently use Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Teams & Outlook
Desirable
- Use of NHS ordering systems
- Use of an electronic meal ordering system
Communication
Essential
- Verbal communication skills (i.e. explaining, persuading, influencing, advising, motivating, training).
- Communication & relationship skills required for dealing with other colleagues and patients/customers including team meetings.
- Undertake staff training
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.