Patient Meals Supervisor
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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is hiring a permanent Patient Meals Supervisor at Ayrshire Central Hospital. You will supervise catering staff, manage patient meal services including therapeutic diets, organise rotas and training, and maintain HACCP and hygiene standards. Applicants must have large-scale catering and supervisory experience, plus food safety knowledge.
- Permanent post within NHS Scotland catering team
- 7 days on / 7 days off pattern, 18.99 hours per week
- Supervise staff, rotas, patient meals and therapeutic diets
- Requires large-scale catering and supervisory experience
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate essential
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NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
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Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Meal Supervisor within our Catering team based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is offered on a
permanent
basis.
Hours
7 days on/7days off 18.99 hours per week Friday to Thursday working 1345-1945
However applicants who wish to be considered must be available to cover all shifts within the department between the hours of 7.30am – 7.45pm which may include Sat/Sun to cover staff leave.
What You Will Do
The main kitchen at Ayrshire Central Hospital provides in excess of 650 patients prepared and cooked meals every day, including therapeutic diets to patients, as well as meal services for the staff and the public. In addition, we cater for and provide hospitality for meetings and functions.
Your duties will include the man management of staff, responsibility for communication and direction of all staff within your area. Organizing staff duty rotas to include leave, in house training. Processing Patient menu cards and the specific service of patient meals. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene, recording and monitoring data for HACCP and Environmental Health.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or
for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact
Ross Cameron, Deputy Catering Manager,
Ayrshire Central Hospital
Email: ross.cameron3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01294 323233
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your
Experience
- Required For This Post
- Essential -
- within a large-scale catering setting, supervisory/team management experience, knowledge of food safety systems and a basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Desired – NHS catering experience, and Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- For further information on the
Responsibilities
- include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
- It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note
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- Additional Information For Candidates
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