Patient Meal Supervisor

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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)

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Our purpose:

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Patient Meal Supervisor based at Ayrshire Central Hospital

What you will do:

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. Customer care, general catering duties, a degree of flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work additional hours during periods of leave. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, supervisory/ experience is essential

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

We have an excellent opportunity for an organised person with kitchen management skills. Experience in large scale catering, preferably within NHS would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

19 hours per week 13:45-19:45 weekdays and 13:45-19:45 weekends

Shift pattern 7 days on/7days off

However applicants who wish to be considered must be available to cover all shifts within the department between the hours of 7.00am 7.45pm which may include Sat/Sun to cover staff leave.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Ross Cameron, Deputy Catering Manager, 01294 323 233

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