Belt Supervisor

The post holder will be responsible on a day-to-day basis for ensuring a high standard of Catering Services within the Catering Department in accordance with Specialist Services Specifications, Performance Standards and Operational Policies.

Responsible for assisting the Assistant Catering Manager (where appropriate), with the operational activities within the Catering Department at Harrogate District Hospital including the supervision of all staff within the Department and all activities throughout the catering service.

A primary function will be to assist the Assistant Catering Manager (where appropriate) by monitoring and supervising all aspects of Food Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations ensuring that all systems and processes are compliant and in accordance with the principles of HACCP.

1. Ensure observance of Food Hygiene Legislation, Health and Safety Regulations and safe practices and procedures generally

2. Maintain a high standard of hygienic methods of work to comply with Assured Safe Catering requirements and documentation

3. Check goods received for quality, quantity and appearance and ensure the correct maintenance of records.

4. Maintain a high standard of quality in the preparation, cooking and service of food.

5. Direct and assist staff employed in the preparation, cooking and service of food.

6. Direct and assist staff employed in the cleaning of catering department areas.

7. Ensure that meals and other food items issued are checked in accordance with procedure for quality, quantity, appearance and temperature prior to dispatch.

8. Report to the Estates Department the need for environmental and equipment maintenance and repair.

9. Visit wards and other food service areas to assist in the monitoring of client response.

12. Undertake duties of a lower grade, as is necessary, to ensure the Catering Department operates efficiently and complies with legislative requirements.

All our colleagues play an important role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible NHS healthcare service for our community. In return, we offer the following exciting benefits and opportunities:

- Support and wellbeing
- Viv-up, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, gives free access to expert help and support for life’s ups and downs - physical and mental health, finances, abuse, learning - 24/7, 365 days a year, including telephone support and counselling
- Lifestyle savings -Viv-up, plus entitlement to a free Blue Light Card, together provide more than 15,000 discounts; from large national retailers to local businesses, across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more
- Benefits -a range of competitive employee benefits including generous leave entitlement, pension scheme, enhanced rates for working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays, plus the opportunity for flexible working to support individual needs
- Training and Development
- apprenticeships, on-the-job and formal training courses provide the skills needed and as a leading facilities and estates organisation there are opportunities to develop further including career progression, supporting our commitment to net zero by being a Green Plan Champion or Social Media Champion to support our communication

For more information about this position please see attached the job description and person specification.