University Hospitals Birmingham has an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary catering team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

The post holder will assist the Lead Catering Manager with the day-to-day management and operation of UHB catering services, including ward services that feed over 1,400 in-patients.

They will drive forward all retail outlets across the Trust site and support and innovate our busy hospitality service.

The individual in this role will actively promote, develop, and manage these services daily by working collaboratively with team members and key steak holders.

The post holder will aim to meet all key performance indicators and ensure positive and effective customer relations.

Main duties of the job

*Create and maintain good working relations through good communication, appropriate procedures and effective teamwork.

*Responsible for health, safety and hygiene throughout the areas of immediate responsibility and all associated paperwork.

*Promote a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation planning and escorting the Environmental Health Officer's annual inspection.

*Support the Lead Catering Manager with the production, implementation and monitoring of the HACCP policy for the catering department. This includes assisting with the implementation of legislative changes relating to all aspects of food purchase, storage, production and service.

*Day to day supervision of ward services, retail outlets and other associated business maintaining a consistent high profile in all areas.

*Ensure all furniture, fittings and equipment in all areas are maintained and in good condition.

Co-ordinate repairs of equipment with Estate and participate with purchasing / appraisal of new equipment.

*Take responsibility for collating results from monthly stock control and monitor the performance of the Trust-wide vending contract.

*A key focus will be on promoting staff well-being by integrating the Trust's resources to support the health and well-being of our staff.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Advanced Food Hygiene 3 (Awarding body C.I.E.H / Highfield / R.S.P.H)
• * Allergen Training Level 2
• * Informal HACCP Training
• * Food Hygiene Level 3. (Awarding body C.I.E.H /Highfield / R.S.P.H)
• * HND or Diploma or similar experience working in NHS Catering or large staff management.
• * Educated to degree level or equivalent, and evidence of continual professional development in catering operations.
• * LIM level 5

Experience

Essential

• * Specialised knowledge of large catering production operations, food safety, cook chill processes, HACCP and dietary requirements.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

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