Job summary
We are looking forward to recruiting an Assistant Catering Manager(Patients & Retail) to enhance our management team. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the daily operations within our Award Winning Departments throughout our Patients and Retail outlets and the provision of related food services to Patients and Staff across the Trust . You will be expected to ensure that all shifts are operated according to our high standards.
The successful applicant will be working within our state of the art equipped catering department. The role is fast paced but extremely rewarding.
With a real passion for food and the highest quality of service you will be hands-on operational getting stuck into all aspects of the business. If you feel you can make a positive difference to our service we would be delighted to receive your application. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the smooth running of Retail Catering Services supporting the management team in enhancing and improving the service offered.
The role will also involve supporting the management team in enhancing and improving retail services.
The successful applicant will need to be able to multi task and able to lead a busy fast paced department with the ability to manage several tasks at any one time.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the day to day operation of a fast paced food operation ensuring the high standards are maintained and to advise on any potential improvements to the service.
To ensure all HACCP documentation is accurate and completed challenging any gaps.
To manage the Healthroster system for the team.
To ensure all staff are adequately trained for all aspects of the service.
To ensure all rotas are correctly filled using the most cost effective methods
To ensure all staff are effectively supervised
The management of cash relating to the retail operations on site
To support the Catering lead on site in ensuring service provision is of the highest professional standards.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the day to day operation of a fast paced food operation ensuring the high standards are maintained and to advise on any potential improvements to the service.
To ensure all HACCP documentation is accurate and completed challenging any gaps.
To manage the Healthroster system for the team.
To ensure all staff are adequately trained for all aspects of the service.
To ensure all rotas are correctly filled using the most cost effective methods
To ensure all staff are effectively supervised
The management of cash relating to the retail operations on site
To support the Catering lead on site in ensuring service provision is of the highest professional standards.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Food Safety
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
- Good financial awareness
Desirable
- Menu planning.
- Workforce planning and control.
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 12 months experience as a supervisor
Desirable
- Experience of planning, organising and controlling of resources across an acute hospital feeding function
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead by example
- Good communication skills
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to work out of normal hours in response to service demands
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Food Safety
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
- Good financial awareness
Desirable
- Menu planning.
- Workforce planning and control.
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 12 months experience as a supervisor
Desirable
- Experience of planning, organising and controlling of resources across an acute hospital feeding function
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead by example
- Good communication skills
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to work out of normal hours in response to service demands
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.
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.
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).
