Hospital Food Service Director

1 week ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and inspirational Catering Manager to join our team at Musgrove Park Hospital. As a key member of our catering department, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our food services and enhancing the patient experience.

Main Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective catering services to patients and visitors.
  • Support the strategic development of catering services across the Facilities Directorate.
  • Manage a team of up to 25 staff members, providing guidance and support to ensure excellent service delivery.
  • Develop and implement menu planning with budgetary control, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance the catering service.
About Us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance, and a commitment to career development. We are proud of our skilled and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Person Specification
  • City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent
  • Basic Literacy & Numeracy
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene (Level 3)
  • Experience supervising in a catering environment, preferably in an NHS setting
  • Knowledge of a catering environment at supervisory level, including HACCP procedures, risk and budgetary management


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