Nutritional Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

The individual in this role will oversee the nutritional support provided to both patients and staff. The primary objective is to facilitate efficient daily management of food services and the central dishwashing operations, ensuring the highest hygiene standards are maintained alongside a quality food delivery system.

This position will focus on managing restaurant areas, ensuring service quality, maintaining HACCP compliance, and achieving operational targets. Responsibilities will include staff scheduling, managing absences, and overseeing stock levels.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with patients and staff on wards to guarantee adequate nutrition for all.
- Manage inventory of frozen and dry goods.
- Minimize food waste in service areas.
- Work closely with catering personnel.
- Ensure cleaning protocols are consistently upheld and monitored.
- Enforce staff personal hygiene and ensure proper food handling practices.
- Provide comprehensive training for staff on departmental operational procedures.

About Our Organization

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, we strive to be recognized for delivering safe, personalized, and effective care. We provide high-quality services to over 600,000 individuals across East Lancashire and its surroundings, employing over 8,000 staff members, many of whom are esteemed professionals with accolades for their contributions.

Detailed Job Responsibilities

Organize induction processes for new employees.
- Ensure that patient meals are served at appropriate temperatures, presented attractively, and portioned correctly and timely.
- Delegate tasks within the section to optimize performance and ensure smooth operations.
- Promote economical use of resources.
- Request repairs for faulty and hazardous equipment, including minor building maintenance.
- Collaborate closely with the catering manager.
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff, catering supervisors, maintenance teams, portering management, and dieticians.
- Adhere strictly to Health and Safety protocols, following established safety policies.
- Utilize equipment and facilities safely and appropriately.
- Avoid any misuse or interference with health and safety provisions and report hazards or accidents promptly, ensuring all incident reports are completed.
- Collect and analyze statistics related to food service and dishwashing for monitoring purposes.

Candidate Profile Essential Qualifications
  • Strong supervisory abilities with a talent for motivating and organizing staff.
  • Knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation and Trust regulations, particularly in health and safety.
  • Experience in catering operations.
  • Ability to manage priorities effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Required Certifications Essential Qualifications
  • Food Safety Level 2 or an equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety or an equivalent certification.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Work Skills.


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