Facilities Supervisor - Catering B3

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a dynamic Supervisor for Patient Catering Services. The successful candidate will enhance the quality of patient care by supervising staff and ensuring compliance with Food Safety regulations. Excellent communication and staff engagement skills are essential. Responsibilities include staff training, managing rotas, and conducting audits. This role offers competitive pay and benefits for working unsociable hours.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Access to Health and Leisure facilities

Competitive pay exceeding the living wage

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and relevant legislation.
• Experience in Health & Safety and Infection Control procedures.
• Ability to manage staff and deal with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of quality patient care in Catering Services.
• Supervise staff and conduct training reviews.
• Manage rosters and conduct audits related to service provision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with staff

Customer care skills

Adaptability

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene certification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.K. employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern is Monday – Sunday, working 5 days over 7 covering various shift patterns (this will be explained at interview).

An exciting supervisory opportunity has arisen within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Patient Catering team. The post holder will support the provision of quality patient care within the QEUH/RHC in the delivery of Patient Catering Services. The post requires a dynamic, forward thinking individual who possesses excellent communication skills, is conversant with IT applications including Menu pick and all Microsoft packages. In addition the post holder must demonstrate an ability to engage with staff effectively and to consistently produce high quality standards of work, be highly adaptable and have an ability to prioritise workloads within a pressurised environment and have good customer care skills.

The Post Will Include The Following Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision and dealing with challenging situations
• Staff Training/ TURAS reviews
• management of leave requests and rotas
• completion of audits in relation to the service provision and Food Safety (HACCP) requirements
• Full compliance with all required legislation, policies, procedures and regulations, Departmental Audits of kitchens, dealing with patient complaints.

The post holder requires to have a robust knowledge of Food Safety and will need certified in Intermediate Food Hygiene. In addition they will require to have knowledge and experience in Health & Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, Lifting & handling and the use of all machinery required to be used in the provision of the Patient Catering Service.

Informal Contact

Kath Callaghan, Catering Manager, 0141 354 9363 or [e-mail]

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde proudly pays more than the living wage and pays enhancements for working unsociable hours, has generous leave entitlements based on the hours worked, and has access to many discounts and benefits including Health and Leisure facilities.

Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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