The ideal candidate should possess strong management skills, a deep understanding of food safety legislation, and a passion for enhancing catering services in a fast-paced setting. This position offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule with the potential for fixed-term contracts or secondments for current NHS employees. The Trust is committed to inclusive hiring practices and offers a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, occupational health services, and various staff discounts.
- The post holder is required to ensure the provision and maintenance of a high quality catering services to patients, staff and visitors.
- To organise and manage on a day to day basis the retail service teams both in the main kitchen and with in all the catering retail units in providing catering support ensuring the provision of an efficient, hygienic and quality service whilst meeting the needs of all staff, visitors and patients.
- To ensure that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in association with the role of first line management.
- The post holder will be responsible for the daily catering services management on the Trust\'s Eastern Services sites.
- To ensure that services comply with E.H.O, national guidance and legislation and Trust policies.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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More detail about the role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working Catering Retail Manager. You will be working in a modern restaurant and retail environment serving fresh, seasonal produce using local suppliers. The post holder will be a key member of the Estates & Facilities Division with responsibility for the day to day planning, organising and co-ordinating of Catering retail services across multiple sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with proven experience who is able to manage a large team in a very busy environment. The post holder will have a thorough knowledge of the procedures and practices relating to Food Safety legislation. We are looking for someone with the vision and enthusiasm to help improve services in an ever changing and exciting sector.
We would be willing to take someone on a fixed term contract. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 with a degree of flexibility required to meet operational need.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Jon MacIver, Deputy Service Manager on ,
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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