University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Catering Duty Manager

The closing date is 19 August 2025

Job summary

To help always deliver the highest possible standard of patient catering for patients working in accordance with departmental HACCP procedures and current food safety legislation. Manage and deliver effective and efficient services that meet agreed Trust policies and procedures.

To review and plan innovative service solutions in a vibrant and demanding NHS environment - continuously striving to improve our services. To ensure the hospital has a reputation for its high-quality Catering service.

To contribute to the delivery of a quality Catering service to all patients to the hospital by providing professional leadership and direction Assistant Duty Managers, ensuring that the requirements and standards laid down by the Trust are maintained.

The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust's Values & Behaviours initiative and act accordingly.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that catering is managed according to agreed schedules within

designated areas.

Ensure catering and food service areas are cleaned appropriately, checked and signed off by Assistant Duty Managers.

Ensure designated areas are staffed appropriately at all times and wherever possible initial absences must be covered by the Assistant Duty Manager.

Work with the Senior Duty Catering Manager/Food Safety Manager to plan and amend work schedules/staffing levels to meet fluctuating service activity/demands.

Management of staff working rosters and adherence to budgetary constraints

Highlight any perceived need for staff overtime and bank expenditure to the Senior Duty Catering Manager/Food Safety Manager for approval.

Assist the Senior Duty Catering Manager/Food Safety Manager in the recruitment and selection of staff to ensure staff levels meet service requirements.

Manage initial stages of sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance action, in accordance with the relevant HR policies.

Complete appraisals for Catering staff and agree Personal Development Plans. Ensure that the minimum appraisal compliance targets set by the Trust are met by the Catering department.

Promote a safe working environment within Catering, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.

To work and ensure that all Catering staff work in accordance with Food Safety legislation, Health & Safety Guidelines and Trust/Departmental policies and procedures always.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7293521-AUG25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure the correct levels of cleaning materials and equipment to enable staff to undertake their duties to a satisfactory standard are ordered and available.

Ensure that all staff are using Chemicals correctly as stipulated by Control of Substances Hazard to Health (COSHH).ensure the correct disposal of domestic, food waste and re-cycling waste as per Trust policy.

Record any defects in cleaning/catering equipment reported by the Assistant Duty Manager and take appropriate action to rectify.

To ensure all staff are wearing the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect.

Ensure that all work is undertaken in line with food safety, health & safety, security and Trust policies and procedures including infection prevention and control.

To follow up any accidents/incidents reported by the Assistant Duty Managers supporting appropriate investigations and implement preventative action plans.

To report any mechanical defects/building fabric throughout the Ward/Department to the appropriate Trust department.

To attend all training as required.

See Attached Job Description for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure the correct levels of cleaning materials and equipment to enable staff to undertake their duties to a satisfactory standard are ordered and available.

Record any defects in cleaning/catering equipment reported by the Assistant Duty Manager and take appropriate action to rectify.

To ensure all staff are wearing the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect.

Ensure that all work is undertaken in line with food safety, health & safety, security and Trust policies and procedures including infection prevention and control.

To follow up any accidents/incidents reported by the Assistant Duty Managers supporting appropriate investigations and implement preventative action plans.

To report any mechanical defects/building fabric throughout the Ward/Department to the appropriate Trust department.

To attend all training as required.

See Attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential

Experience of working in a Hospital Environment
Experience working with Patients or vulnerable groups in a Customer Care Environment
Level 3 in Food Safety Qualification or equivalent
Knowledge of COSHH

Desirable

Experience of Cook Freeze / Cook Chill systems
Level 4 in Food Safety
Level 2 in HACCP
Understanding of HACCP, Food Allergens, PLACE and CQC National requiremnts

Skills

Essential

Ability to follow instructions, carry out procedures, adhere to policies and use equipment correctly and to supervise others
Prioritise of own and others tasks within the Trust Policies and Procedures, staff performance problems, resolve staff shortages and find solutions

Specific Requirements

Essential

Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Practices

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential

Experience of working in a Hospital Environment
Experience working with Patients or vulnerable groups in a Customer Care Environment
Level 3 in Food Safety Qualification or equivalent
Knowledge of COSHH

Desirable

Experience of Cook Freeze / Cook Chill systems
Level 4 in Food Safety
Level 2 in HACCP
Understanding of HACCP, Food Allergens, PLACE and CQC National requiremnts

Skills

Essential

Ability to follow instructions, carry out procedures, adhere to policies and use equipment correctly and to supervise others
Prioritise of own and others tasks within the Trust Policies and Procedures, staff performance problems, resolve staff shortages and find solutions

Specific Requirements

Essential

Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Practices

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)