Deputy Head of Catering

7 months ago


Basingstoke, United Kingdom Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This key post is responsible for the general management of the catering services department in line with Trust policies and procedures, working with kitchen managers (across sites) to achieve and satisfy department and stakeholder needs in a synchronised and consistent manner and to directly support the Head of Catering Services.
- Line management of the supervisory team, including the head chefs, and support in personnel management
- Day to day organisation of kitchen work and, within budgetary limits, the efficient deployment of all kitchen staff and production of duty rosters, ensuring that work is conducted in a safe way and that quality standards are met
- With support from the Trust’s dietetic service, ensure that food is produced in accordance with the Trust's nutritional policies
- Direct and control all food preparation within established and legislative guidelines
- Formulate standard recipes for all menu items ensuring that due consideration is given to waste, cost, quality control and supporting paperwork
- Liaise with ward staff to ensure the catering service meets patient’s needs
- Support the Head of Catering Services and Lead Administrator in all stages of department wide and site-specific projects
- Ensure correct and adequate procedures and records are maintained to account for Due Diligence requirements under the General Food Regulations 2004 (as amended), and the Department’s Food Safety Management System Documents
- Review and make recommendations to department policies and practice documents
- Check that all food produced meets the required standard in respect to quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste
- To support and deputise for the Head of Catering Services
- To ensure relevant contracts are in place with supplier, preparation of tenders, CPW’s and CCRN’s where appropriate

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.


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