Senior Catering Supervisor

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.
Flexible working pattern based on the needs of the service working between St George's Hospital, Stafford and The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury., + 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

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.