About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Catering/ Facilities Supervisor to provide effective leadership to the Facilities staff within the Facilities Department and to be responsible for co-ordination of duties throughout the Department within an allocated area.
Responsible for ward meal orders, stock control and team scheduling.
To be instrumental in the development of quality initiatives and in ensuring the effectiveness of your team
To organise the allocation of staff within the Department, so that all duties are covered by the flexible use of staff to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Areas of responsibility include Patient Dining and Retail Catering, Domestic Cleaning Services, Waste, Portering, Security, Switchboard, Linen and Post
Working pattern over a 2 week rota with alternate week-ends.
Enhanced hourly pay rates at week-ends equating to £15.75ph on Saturdays and £19.72ph on Sundays
Main duties of the job
Leading ward catering assistants to ensure that the shift runs efficiently. To be instrumental in the development of quality initiatives and in ensuring excellent service provision and adherence to Trust policies and procedures. This post is a key link between the Facilities Site Manager for the further development of the service for both patients and staff. To liaise directly with the hospital wards and patients as part of the Department's quality initiatives.
To ensure the Department's philosophy of quality care and customer service is reflected in practice.
Department's philosophy of quality care and customer service is reflected in practice
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
As above Essential
Knowledge / Supporting information
Desirable
Knowledge / Supporting information
Qualifications Essential
Intermediate/ Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
Desirable
HACCP Level 2 Supervisory or Management qualification.
Experience Essential
Supervisory or Management experience working within the catering sector.
Desirable
Catering experience working within a large department.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address West Cornwall Hospital
St Clare Street
Penznace
TR18 2PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)