Deputy Catering Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organisation seeks a Deputy Catering Manager in Kilmarnock. This role involves managing a high-quality catering service for patients, staff, and visitors. Ideal candidates should have significant supervisory experience in a catering environment, coupled with the necessary qualifications like a degree in catering management. A driving licence is essential. This position offers 37 hours per week with a strong emphasis on quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• At least significant years of experience in senior supervisory or managerial level in catering operations.
• Experience in implementing food safety controls and undertaking risk assessments.
• Knowledge of high-value budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a comprehensive catering service for patients and staff.
• Provide a nutritious and cost-effective service.
• Maximise income in retail.

Skills

Catering management

Food safety controls implementation

Budgetary management

Education

Degree level in catering management or equivalent experience

City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent trade qualification

Advanced Food Hygiene Diploma

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Catering Manager based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

To manage and develop a high-quality comprehensive catering service to meet the needs of patients, staff and visitors for inpatient sites across East locality, reporting to the sector catering manager. Providing a nutritious, cost effective, service which demonstrates value for money in support of direct patient care, and maximising income in retail.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree level in catering management and or equivalent experience
• City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent trade qualification
• Advanced Food Hygiene Diploma

You will have:

• Significant years’ experience in senior supervisory/managerial level of high volume catering operations preferable within the NHS
• Implementing food safety controls and undertaking risk assessments
• Knowledge of high value budgetary management

Hours:

37 hours per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Robert Mclaughlin on [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

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