Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Facilities Lead - Catering and Food Safety
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Catering Manager in a new role as the Facilities Lead for Catering and Food Safety to join the Estates & Facilities Management Team at Langdon Hospital, Dawlish.
The post holder will support the Facilities Manager in delivering a safe, professional and high-quality catering service for our patients, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, NHS standards & Trust policies at the main Central Production Unit (CPU) and at ward level.
The Facilities Lead will work autonomously, managing day to day priorities, making informed decisions & supporting operational service delivery. They will work collaboratively with the dietician and clinical teams to ensure the catering and manufacturing services meet patients' nutritional and dietary needs, contributing to improved patient experience and outcomes. Promoting to all teams, compliance, continuous learning, high standards of practice and knowledge of dietary requirements.
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As a developing role, the post holder will also contribute to service improvement, innovation and the ongoing development of all catering associated services and the manufacture of meals in the Trusts CPU. Taking responsibility for managing and reviewing the main CPU and ward HACCPs and associated policies and controls, supporting the Trust's commitment to quality, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.
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Main duties of the job
The Facilities Lead Catering and Food Safety will support the Facilities Manager in the operational management of catering services, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality food provision.
- Key responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operation of the catering service, maintaining food safety standards, quality assurance and compliance with Trust policies and legislation.
- The post holder will lead initiatives to reduce and manage food waste through effective stock control, production planning and monitoring.
- The role includes identifying, supporting and delivering Level 2 and 3 food safety training needs and the development of the catering / manufacturing team and clinical teams that will directly provide the patient meals.
- Working closely with the Dietetics Team, the post holder will support the development and regular review of patient menus to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, meet specialist dietary requirements and reflect current best practice.
- The role will involve carrying out market research and gathering feedback from patient groups, service users and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve menus and enhance the patient dining experience.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical teams and other departments, monitor service performance, support staff training and development, and contribute to continuous service improvement, innovation and sustainability across catering services.
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