Senior Catering Supervisor

Job overview

The Senior Catering Supervisor is to effectively manage the catering department, its staff and equipment, procurement of food and relevant equipment and to ensure correct preparation of cooked and fresh food against menus for both services users and staff.

The Senior Catering Supervisor is the key main link for patient catering delivery.

Main duties of the job

• Provide information and services as required to PAM / CQC report and compliance needs
• Assist the operational lead for catering in pursuing a quality catering service
• To manage and provide leadership to all catering staff, ensuring effectiveness of food hygiene and safety policies and practices.
• To ensure the daily smooth running of the department and delegation of tasks
• Maintain catering budgets within given parameters and keep detailed records of transactions
• Ensure margins and KPI’s are maintained and revenue targets met
• To prepare, cook and serve all types of meals/snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice.
• To ensure all patient and staff receive a nutritious and appealing food and beverage menu, accommodating all commercial demands, food allergies, dietary and personal needs with minimal, controlled wastage.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the food hygiene policy and current legislation, keeping abreast of any new legislation.
• To ensure standards of uniform and personal hygiene are maintained at all times by staff within your area of responsibility and those individuals present a professional and positive image of themselves and the department

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and challenging position please see the full job description and person specification.

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Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.