Assistant Catering Ward Service Manager

4 weeks ago

Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

- THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES -

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the catering team at St Richards hospital.

The purpose of this role is to support the ward service manager and duty team leader while ensuring an excellent catering service is provided to patients.

Previous applicants need not apply 

Main duties of the job

To ensure that the Ward Service teams carry out their duties following departmental and Trust policies under guidance from the Ward Service Manager. To communicate with all users of the services on a regular basis to ensure the service specifications are being delivered to agreed standards.

Duties to include (but not limited to) roster management, mandatory training and appraisals, food safety audits, patient surveys, leasing with specialities such as speech and language/ dietetics department and patients.

Successful candidates should have customer service experience and excellent communication skills. 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a 
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.


We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.


As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.


We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To supervise the food and beverage service at ward level, ensuring all food hygiene, HACCP and Health and Safety legislation is adhered to. To ensure cleaning is maintained in ward pantry and associated areas in line with Trust cleaning regulations.

 The post holder will work as part of a team of catering staff responsible for the effective day to day delivery of food & beverage services across multi sites. The services provide in excess of 20,000 meals per week to almost 1000 hospital beds and various departments within the Trust.

The post holder is required to be on their feet for the majority of their shift, visiting wards to support, monitoring catering service staff. 

Please see job description and person specs for full details 

Person specification

Evidence

Essential criteria

NVQ 3 in a management, catering or hospitality or equivalent qualification or experience Knowledge of special dietary requirements acquired through training and experience to diploma equivalent level L2 food safety award. Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to problem solve. Standard keyboard skills Have effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work. Ability to supervise / manage junior catering staff in a busy catering environment.

Desirable criteria

Relevant work experience in a professional cook freeze kitchen environment Experience in managing a team. Customer service experience

Skills and ED&I

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. 

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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