Job Description
Job Purpose
To lead and manage catering services across multiple healthcare sites, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective food provision for patients, staff, and visitors in compliance with nutritional standards, food safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
o Oversee catering operations across designated healthcare sites.
o Ensure menus meet patient dietary needs and clinical requirements.
o Maintain compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and all food safety legislation.
Staff Leadership
o Recruit, train, and manage catering teams.
o Conduct performance reviews and ensure ongoing staff development.
o Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet service demands.
Financial Control
o Manage budgets and monitor expenditure.
o Control stock, ordering, and waste to achieve cost targets.
o Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management.
Quality & Compliance
o Conduct audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
o Ensure adherence to NHS or healthcare standards and governance.
o Respond to feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
Stakeholder Engagement
o Liaise with clients, staff,, and senior managers.
o Represent catering services at internal and external meetings.
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