Catering Coordinator

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
Are you ready to take on a new challenge in the healthcare sector? Do you have a passion for food service management and delivering exceptional patient care? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join us at Wythenshawe Hospital as a Catering Coordinator., The successful candidate will oversee both retail and patient food services. In this role, you will ensure food quality meets expectations, manage costs, and build strong relationships with the client and operational teams. You’ll also be the key point of contact for stores, ensuring efficient stock control and budget management. If you’re a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be your next role. Apply today and help us make a difference in patient satisfaction and service delivery!
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Creating, placing, receiving and control of all orders across the Patient Dining and Retail platforms.
• Reporting of order volumes and consumption costs
• Weekly use of the vendor spend report to evaluate the total expenditure for each GB per vendor.
• Mitigate and control all unnecessary spend.
• Create and maintain accurate records of all orders for each GB and control all invoices and trading checks, utilizing the relevant trackers.
• Liaise closely with the operational leads and department heads.
• streamline ordering processes and strict stock control measures.
• Ensure that health and safety standards are understood and delivered across all of hospital operations.
• Contribute to strategic discussions as part of the senior site management team sharing ideas and best practice to improve site performance & implementing new policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a focus on contract retention using the “Clients for Life” principles.
• Succession & workforce planning within zonal area ensuring continued smooth operations.
• Management of electronic meal ordering system and associated team, alongside the Retail business in conjunction with the Food Service Operations Manager

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation, recognising your valuable contributions.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression