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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests

Gym discount

Bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress

Bereavement

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Catering Manager to oversee all aspects of food production and delivery for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes quality, adherence to standard recipes and hygienic practices within a hospital catering setting.

Applicants should have strong leadership in a catering environment, with knowledge of cook-chill/cook-freeze processes and the ability to present attractive plated and buffet options.

Qualifications

• Oversee all aspects of food production and service.
• Ensure recipes and methods are followed accurately.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with kitchen and catering staff and supervisors.
• Assist management with handling complaints and service delivery.
• Support training programmes and staff development.
• Maintain stock control and minimize wastage through approved policies.
• Ensure safe receipt, storage and use of all commodities.

Skills

Food production

Team leadership

Quality control

Food safety

Job description

Permanent role - 21 Hours per week

Professionally responsible for all aspects of food production and delivery to the Trust’s patients, staff and visitors. Particular emphasis will be placed on food quality and adherence to standard recipes and methods. He/she should also understand the relative application of cooking procedure including cook chill/cook freeze, correct seasoning, flavouring, consistency, texture and the promotion of both interesting and attractive ideas of presenting food.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• To foster and maintain close working relationships with key groups of staff such as supervisors, store person, restaurant staff etc.
• To assist management in the handling of complaints relating to departmental services by providing information and statements.
• To assist management in delivering the departmental training policy, by attending training sessions as and when required.
• To assist management in maintaining good working relationships with external agencies i.e. Environmental Health
• To assist management maintain financial control of the catering services within the Trust by ensuring that standard recipes and methods are adhered to, that an effective stock control and issue policy is followed and that wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure safe and secure receipt, storage and use of all commodities including an effective stock control procedure.
• Maintains the Trust’s premises and equipment in a hygienic manner and in good repair.
• To embrace schemes and approaches that make staff feel valued which will encourage high levels of motivation and performance.
• Good knowledge of food safety legislation, food service standards, and other health and safety implications of food services.
• Plays an important role in the delivery of the Trust’s food production service.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.

Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values & behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits

• flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• free eye tests and health checks
• gym discount
• free bicycle loan scheme
• salary sacrifice car scheme
• support with stress
• bereavement
• relationships
• finance
• and much more

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Walkden Job title: Catering Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 922 4057

Mike Gill - Head Chef 0161 922 4057