Catering Operations Director

2 weeks ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Wales Medicines Strategy Group Full time

We are seeking an experienced Catering Operations Director to join our team at Wales Medicines Strategy Group.

Job Description

As a Catering Operations Director, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth patient food service at North Manchester General Hospital. This involves creating a balanced team through on-the-job training and development, maintaining thorough knowledge of business objectives, performance, and software, and inputting, collating, and analyzing SAFRON information for patient ordering.

Main Responsibilities
  • Manage the daily operations of the hospital kitchen, including menu planning, inventory management, and staff supervision.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve patient satisfaction with food services, working closely with other managers to ensure seamless operations.
  • Maintain accurate Food Safety Records (HACCP) and adhere to highest standards, conducting end-of-month and year-end stock takes as necessary.
  • Participate in staff recruitment, training, and welfare in accordance with Trust policies, staying updated on professional developments and attending relevant training courses.

The successful candidate will have experience in customer-focused or retail environments, as well as healthcare or education catering, and hold HACCP Training and Food Safety Level 4 qualifications.

Working for our Organisation

We are one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, serving over 1 million patients annually. Our turnover exceeds £2.6bn, and we champion collaborative working and transformation, empowering our 28,000 workforce to achieve their goals.

We pride ourselves on creating a digitally enabled organisation, improving clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and driving research and innovation through Hive.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development, protecting employee health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including pension scheme, life insurance, and annual leave.



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