Deputy Catering Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) for the position of Deputy Catering Manager.

The post holder will support the Head of Catering Services on all catering matters at GOSH to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all patients, staff and visitor catering services.

This role forms part of the senior catering management team and will be expected to be involved in managing all catering functions across the entire GOSH site. The service is operated in-house and a delivers a fresh cook service to its patient, visitors & staff. The post will ensure the patient catering service meets the wide range of nutritional and dietary needs to our children. The catering service a high profile and value service and was shortlisted for the Team Award as the 2023 Annual GOSH Awards.

The successful candidate will have good communication skills and possess the ability to work on their own initiative. Whilst desirable, it is not essential that applicants have experience in working in a Healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

• To support the management of all catering services at GOSH.
• Ensure, through sound fiscal management, that services are delivered within tight budgetary control and the requirements of the Trust in line with Government initiatives, Trust objectives and financial efficiency targets
• The post holder will form part of the facilities management team and will be expected to be involved in managing catering functions across the entire GOSH site
• Be responsible for supporting the development of Patient and Retail Catering operations.
• To be responsible for ensuring that the Trusts environment is safe for patients & staff.
• Be the lead for food hygiene – compliance and assurance
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the operational clinical teams.
• Deliver a compliant and value for money service for all areas within your control.
• Subject matter expert relating to catering/food etc
• Support the development of the service and any related catering projects within the organisation
• Be an ambassador for the Catering Services and wider Space and Place Directorate

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.