Catering Supervisor

We have positions available for a Catering Supervisor to join the team at The Health & Care Academy. As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFML that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

The Catering Supervisor is responsible for the effective day to day control and direction of all catering assistants in that area. Furthermore they are responsible for the provision of a high quality and efficient, customer orientated catering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

The post holder will act as a role model to members of the Catering department, offering support and guidance to other staff within the department, following the principles of compassionate and collective leadership.

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

To act as working supervisor assisting with all catering duties and to assist in the co-ordination of the Catering Services to the Coffee Shop Manager.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.

Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.

Preparation and dispatch of meals.

Service of food in restaurant.

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.

Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

To maintain a high standard service and quality of food and beverages, including standards of hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and adherence to all Trust policies.

Checking and accounting for cash and vouchers, keeping of records and the continuous update of the Function Diary.

The checking and upkeep of all catering equipment and the maintenance of service/report schedules

To carry out on the job training to staff to ensure correct methods and working practices. To give sufficient close supervision and training to new staff until the required standard of work is achieved

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the
central dish wash area

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals on wards, of which full training will be provided.