Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Catering Office Manager
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Company Description
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in England and the main provider of acute and specialist care for West Berkshire. With six sites and around 7,500 staff, the Trust delivers a broad range of services, including acute medical care, surgery, outpatient clinics, cancer and renal services, dialysis, and ophthalmology to a population of about 1 million people. Staff experience is consistently rated among the best nationally, as reflected in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. The Trust’s maternity services are rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission, and it is the first NHS trust to receive full Global Clinical Site Accreditation, reflecting its world-class research activity. Its CARE values—Compassion, Aspirational, Resourceful, and Excellence—guide the culture and daily work across all sites.
Role Description
The Catering Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative and coordination functions of the catering service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital site in Reading. This full-time, on-site role includes managing catering office operations, coordinating staff rotas, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance with food safety, health and safety, and NHS policies. The post holder will liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure catering services meet patient, visitor, and staff needs, including special diets and service schedules. Day-to-day tasks involve monitoring service performance, handling queries and complaints, supporting budget and stock control processes, and contributing to service improvements. The Catering Office Manager will also assist with training coordination, internal communications, and reporting to catering and facilities management.
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- Strong office administration and coordination skills, including scheduling, record-keeping, and document management.
- Experience in catering, hospitality, or facilities support, with an understanding of food service operations and customer service standards.
- Knowledge of basic budgeting, stock control, and procurement processes within a service or operational environment.
- Familiarity with food hygiene, health and safety, and regulatory compliance in catering or healthcare settings.
- Proficiency with common office software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, databases) and the ability to learn NHS systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on service quality.
- Previous experience in a healthcare, public sector, or large organizational setting is desirable.
- Supervisory or team-leading experience in an office or service environment would be beneficial.
- Relevant vocational qualification or training in administration, catering, or hospitality is an advantage.
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