About this role
Job summary
Our Catering Supervisors help keep patients, staff and visitors fed. you could be working into one of our cafes or supporting our patient meal service. the role is varied and interesting and there will be lots to keep you busy, we provide important services and it's rewarding work as we support better care.
Main duties of the job
Providing day to day supervision of Catering Assistants
Ensuring the quality of the catering service
Ensuring that procedures are followed, including food safety checks and risk assessments, completing all records as needed.
Producing staff rota's and arranging cover when needed.
Undertaking cashier duties during service times and take responsibility for cash handling and security: hold and reconcile floats including vending income.
Visiting wards regularly to assess food waste and carry out kitchen inspections.
Speaking with service user's and wards about food service.
Proposing changes to improve service.
Reporting faults and repairs for client and company equipment and building issues.
Recruiting new starters and training and supporting them as they start work.
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band B (£14.64 per hour)
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.
Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of different types of food service Experience in a supervisory role Experience with cashier duties and operating a till
Education & Qualifications Essential
Recognised catering Qualifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2 NVQ Level 3 supervisory qualification or equivalent Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge of food preparation and food service in-depth knowledge of hygiene and health & Safety legislation, including COSHH Able to meet the mobility requirements of the role
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 NTW Solutions Limited
Address Northgate Park
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
Employer's website https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)