Bistro Catering Supervisor

Job summary

The Catering Service must function within Trust/HIF Catering policies and procedures and to strict legal requirements whilst maintaining and improving quality of service. As Head of the kitchen team, it is your responsibility to ensure that all members at that time are suitably informed and equipped to produce this customer centred service.

Main duties of the job

1 Training of catering assistants, new starters or other nominated staff. To assume responsibility as directed by the FOH Manager in liaison with the Catering Services Manager or assistant catering services

2 Maintenance of stringent hygiene standards within the Dining Room, Wash Up area and any areas within the Kitchen used by food service staff.

3 Keeping the Food Service Supervisor, Catering Services Manager andassistant catering manager fully informed of any problems, which may impact on the smooth running of the department, or the efficiency of the meal service.

4 Allocation and control of duties to subordinate staff in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor.

5 Maintain high levels of discipline, conduct, courtesy industry and teamwork amongst the staff in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor, catering Services Manager and the assistant catering services manger

6 Ensuring that all staff on duty are clean and presentable, and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

7 Dealing with suggestions, complaints and comments from staff or patients in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor and Head Chef or Assistant Head Chef.

8 Maintenance of good consumer relations.

9 Reduction of food waste within the food service areas of operation in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor and Head Chef and Assistant Head Chef.

About us

Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) was formed in 2018 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District Foundation NHS Trust. We supply a wide range of services to the hospitals and community sites, including; cleaning, catering, portering, hotel services, estates maintenance, sterile services, equipment library, security, car parking, general office, energy, waste and environmental impact reduction.

One of our XX dedicated HIF colleagues, is often the first person a patient or visitor meets when they come to Harrogate District Hospital and can make a really positive difference to them. Our work is also vital to ensure that our colleagues in the medical teams have the facilities and equipment they need to provide excellent care.