To provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors trust-wide. To maintain a high standard service and quality of food and beverages, including standards of hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and adherence to all Trust policies. Responsible for simple preparation, cooking and dispatch of all types of meals, whether fresh, frozen or chilled. To act as working supervisor assisting with all catering duties and to assist in the co-ordination of the Catering Services to the Soft Services Facilities Manager.
Checking and accounting for cash and vouchers, keeping of records and the continuous update of the Function Diary. Oversee the replenishing and maintenance of automatic vending machines. Must have a sound knowledge of stock control procedures. To be flexible in working arrangements and undertake any other duties as may be required.
To be willing to undertake training that is deemed necessary by the Catering Superintendent /Hotel Services Officer. Fully effective and efficient deployment of staff. Administration of Staff Rostering system. Undertake Return to Work meetings with staff following sickness absence.
Successful and effective programme of duties associated with staff management such as administration, training and development, appraisal, counseling. The checking and upkeep of all catering equipment and the maintenance of service/report schedules. To carry out on the job training to staff to ensure correct methods and working practices. To give sufficient close supervision and training to new staff until the required standard of work is achieved.
To respond to low level complaints in an effective and professional manner to a successful resolution. To ensure that appraisals and statutory and mandatory training are complete in their designated staff group. To regularly complete quality control sheets in accordance with quality control procedures. To assist staff in recording incidents via the Datix system.
This job description is not exhaustive but gives a broad indication of the main duties. It may be revised in the light of experience and changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder

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