Deputy Catering Manager inPlymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED FRI 11 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
NHS

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Impactful Role, The position plays a crucial part in ensuring that patients receive high-quality meals, directly contributing to their well-being and recovery.
Leadership Opportunities, The role involves line management responsibilities, providing a chance to lead and develop a team, enhancing leadership skills.
Strategic Involvement, Being part of the management team allows for input into the strategic direction and development of catering services, influencing service quality and innovation.
Diverse Work Environment, The role requires interaction across various sites, offering a dynamic working experience and exposure to different teams and operations.
Job Security, Preference for internal Trust staff and consideration of 'Priority' and 'At Risk' employees ensures a degree of job stability within the NHS framework.
Professional Development, The position is designed for those with relevant experience, potentially providing learning opportunities and career advancement within the NHS.
Large Scale Operations, Managing a substantial budget and serving a large number of meals presents challenges that can enhance problem-solving skills and operational management expertise.
The Deputy Catering Manager at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust will support the Catering Operations Manager in overseeing patient catering services across all Trust sites. This role includes managing day-to-day operations, promoting service development, achieving performance targets, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The position also involves line management responsibilities and primarily focuses on the Trust’s offsite kitchen facilities, while occasionally engaging with operations at the main hospital and other community locations.

Candidates with recent relevant experience, particularly internal Trust staff as well as those on 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status within the NHS in Devon, will be prioritized. This role is integral to managing a large-scale catering operation, serving over 1,000 patients and providing more than 3,000 meals while working within a substantial annual budget of over £3.5 million.

 


in Plymouth
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