Job summary
To assist the Catering Manager in the proactive management of a large workforce to support the continuity of catering services
To ensure that all services within area of responsibility are delivered to the high standard required.
To contribute to the review and evaluation of all operational systems and procedures to support improvements and developments within the catering department, including supporting departmental project work as directed.
Main duties of the job
Communicate and liaise with a varied range of Trust staff with regards to catering operational standards and service delivery.
Provide, receive and communicate a range of information, e.g. redeployment, grading, appeals, disciplinary.
Attend weekly Catering Department Managers meetings to discuss and assist in the provision of management reports relating to payroll, service delivery, staffing capacity.
Communicate and liaise with the Business Support Team and Head of Catering to adhere to agreed budget settings.
Communicate with catering staff and ensure training and development is compliant
Meet and liaise with Catering Supervisors to communicate key information to support service delivery and compliance. Support the supervisors to develop the creation of departmental rotas.
Assist the department in any operational and service improvement projects as directed. This may include collating of information and producing options appraisals.
Financial Responsibilities.
Signatory for additional rechargeable services provided to internal and external users with regards to Catering Services.
Assist the Catering Manager in the completion of financial and operational reports with regard to staffing expenditure and materials management.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Catering Section Manager position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Catering Section Manager position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a degree in a relevant area or have equivalent experience
- Significant relevant experience of line management of operational terms
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- Knowledge and experience of key NHS related government initiatives
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent computer literacy demonstrated by an ECDL qualification or equivalent and experience in using a wide range of software packages
- Ability to present data in an informative and user-friendly format
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities
Desirable
- Good knowledge and understanding of Trust policies and procedures, including attendance management policy and mandatory training policy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure, on own initiative and meet deadlines
Other Requirements
Essential
- Work across sites when required
- Ability to contribute to team work, supervise others and lead change through people
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation, exercising tact and diplomacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a degree in a relevant area or have equivalent experience
- Significant relevant experience of line management of operational terms
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- Knowledge and experience of key NHS related government initiatives
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent computer literacy demonstrated by an ECDL qualification or equivalent and experience in using a wide range of software packages
- Ability to present data in an informative and user-friendly format
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities
Desirable
- Good knowledge and understanding of Trust policies and procedures, including attendance management policy and mandatory training policy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure, on own initiative and meet deadlines
Other Requirements
Essential
- Work across sites when required
- Ability to contribute to team work, supervise others and lead change through people
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation, exercising tact and diplomacy
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).
