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Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Catering Manager to lead and have overall operational responsibility for the timely delivery of a high quality, affordable & professional Catering service within the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). 

You will participate in national networks, supporting, developing and leading implementation of new initiatives. Continuously looking for opportunities to develop services, introducing new technology and ensuring MPFT has modern fit for purpose services, developing plans for continuous service improvement in line with the visions and values of the Trust. 

You will operationally manage the Catering service and provide vital contribution in supporting the overarching departmental objectives, including sustaining an effective financial performance. They will ensure that all operational performance targets are met and that they are appropriately demonstrated within performance management meetings. To develop close working relationships with Senior Management Team, Heads of Services, Infection Prevention and Control and other service leads across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

·       Lead by example and display a leadership style that encourages and motivates staff to provide an excellent catering service Trust wide.

·        The effective planning of food and hydration services operational systems to ensure the workforce is flexible and efficient to meet the Trusts requirements e.g. staff rosters, work schedules, work instructions and procedure

·       Responsible for all Allergen Food labelling relevant to patient meals and retail products

·       Chair the Trust wide Catering Quality Steering Group and follow up on relevant actions

·       Responsible for ensuring food provided by the in-house catering team meets National Food Standards regulations and principles.

·        To manage HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) reporting system for ward kitchens regarding the promotion of safe and hygienic premises and practices for the delivery of food to patients.

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

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