Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 190-8944-DIR
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northern General Hospital
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 pa/ pro rata for part time staff
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/03/2025
Employer heading
Supervisor (CPU)
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working person to join our team in providing a high-quality service to all our patients, staff and visitors who use the catering facilities at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
The main responsibilities of the post involve “hands-on” supervision and leadership of the Central Production Unit team.
Experience in supervising large groups of people within a busy Catering Department would be advantageous. This post is based at Northern General Hospital; however, a degree of flexibility would be expected as you may be required to work across campus.
Successful candidates must demonstrate initiative, work to high standards and show excellent communication skills. Further training is available for your development and career progression within the Department.
Main duties of the job
To allocate duties and provide daily supervision to CPU teams on a daily basis.
Ensure accurate use of commodities and report shortfalls in storage and production to the Production Manager.
Ensure distribution and collection of food trolleys and supplies to the ward and retail areas is carried out in a safe and hygienic place.
Checking patient meals/baskets/retail area trolleys before distribution.
Ensure wastage is kept to a minimum and accurate records are kept to ensure it is controlled. Report and take action regarding over / underproduction of goods.
To ensure goods inwards are checked for quality, quantity and temperature and placed in appropriate storage areas. Ensure all staff follow a stock rotation system and issue goods in accordance with Departmental procedures.
Ensure that all meals and special diets produced comply with departmental quality standards and are checked prior to issue to wards and dining rooms.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent qualifications/ experience
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent experience
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent e.g. Level 2 Food Production or equivalent experience
- Level 2 Health and Safety Certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 Health & Safety Certificate or equivalent experience
- Institute of Leadership & Management Certificate (formerly NEBSS) or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Nutrition and Therapeutic diets including texture modified (IDDSI), cultural menus etc
- Food Standards Agency allergen training or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience working in a large catering organisation
- Stores working and Stock Control experience
- Staff management skills
Desirable criteria
- Hospital catering experience
- Experience of chilled or frozen food production/service
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Health & Safety knowledge including manual handling techniques, fire safety
- Knowledge of different food systems and cash handling
- Team working
- Risk Assessments
- Computer literate, numeracy and literacy skills
- Allergens
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or Quality Management Systems
- Full driving licence
- Experience of working in a large team
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Open and effective communication skills, both written and verbal2
- Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with individuals or teams
- Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Good understanding of relevant hygiene standards
- Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service. Working across sites essential
Desirable criteria
- Use different methods of communication to suit the needs of the patients, visitors and staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Westwood
- Job title
- Interim Catering Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01142714292
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