Retail Catering Manager

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Role Summary

• 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.

About the Role

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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 on01392 408348, jon.maciver@nhs.net

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.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.