Deputy Catering Manager (NHS)

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Catering Manager to join the Catering team at a busy NHS Hospital in the N18 area. In this key role, you will support the Catering Services Manager with the day-to-day operational management of our catering services, ensuring a high-quality, safe and efficient service for patients, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Services Manager in the effective running of all hospital catering operations.
• Help lead and manage a team of 10 staff, including 3 chefs, on a daily basis.
• Ensure all food hygiene, safety, quality and nutritional standards are met and exceeded.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture through robust systems, policies, procedures and regular risk assessments.
• Assist in managing retail catering outlets, including producing monthly trading accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to increasing sales across retail outlets.
• Maintain excellent service standards for staff, patients and visitors.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential:

• Working knowledge of a production kitchen
• Understanding of HACCP principles
• Strong financial awareness

Desirable:

• Knowledge of trading sheets (profit & loss)

Experience

Essential:

• Experience planning, organising and controlling resources
• Proven supervisory experience

Qualifications

Essential:

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent/higher qualification
• Level 3 Food Safety
• Level 3 Management Qualification
• Level 3 Allergen Training

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality catering services in a healthcare environment and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!