Catering Supervisor

We have position available for a catering supervisor to join the team at Cramlington hospital. 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.

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.

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.

The Coffee Shop Supervisor is accountable for the effective day to day control and direction of all Coffee Shop/Barista assistant. Furthermore, the Coffee Shop Supervisor is responsible for the provision of a high quality; efficient customer orientated catering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

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 provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors trust-wide.
- To maintain a high standard service and quality of food and beverages, including standards of hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and adherence to all Trust policies.
- Responsible for simple preparation, cooking and dispatch of all types of meals, whether fresh, frozen or chilled
- To act as working supervisor assisting with all catering duties and to assist in the co-ordination of the Catering Services to the Hotel Services Officer.
- Checking and accounting for cash and vouchers, keeping of records and the continuous update of the Function Diary.
- Oversee the replenishing and maintenance of automatic vending machines. Must have a sound knowledge of stock control procedures.
- To be flexible in working arrangements and undertake any other duties as may be required. To be willing to undertake training that is deemed necessary by the Catering Superintendent /Hotel Services Officer.
- Fully effective and efficient deployment of staff
- Administration of Staff Rostering system
- Undertake “Return to Work” meetings with staff following sickness absence
- Successful and effective programme of duties associated with staff management such as administration, training and development, appraisal, counseling
- 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
- To respond to low level complaints in an effective and professional manner to a successful resolution.
- To ensure that appraisals and statutory and mandatory training are complete in their designated staff group.
- To regularly complete quality control sheets in accordance with quality control procedures
- To assist staff in recording incidents via the Datix system.
- This job description is not exhaustive but gives a broad indication of the main duties. It may be revised in the light of experience and changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder.