Overview
Work Pattern - Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.
The Post-holder is responsible for all aspects of the day to day operational management of the Catering Services Department and to act up for the Catering Services Manager as required. They are required to manage Catering Services in accordance with the Division’s Policies and Procedures and with reference to Food Safety Act 1990, General Food Regulations 2004, Regulation EC No 852/2004, The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006, Food in Hospitals and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland Food Fluid and Nutrition standards. Thus ensuring that the highest standard of food production is provided to service users, fulfilling the requirements of the Lothian Catering Strategy, whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Responsibilities
As the point of responsibility for day to day operations, the post-holder will manage Catering Services in line with the Division’s Policies and Procedures and relevant food safety legislation, and will act up for the Catering Services Manager as required.
Qualifications
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, refer to the job description and person specification. If there are questions, contact the Site Service Manager at the provided email address.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Additional Information
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on checks and responsibilities can be found in the vacancy materials.
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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", appointment may be subject to PVG scheme. For more details on changes please see the vacancy information.
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