Assistant Catering Manager

Nhsayrshireandarran; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Edinburgh is seeking an Operational Manager for the Catering Services Department. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and managing a team effectively. This role is crucial for delivering high standards of food service, contributing to overall wellness in healthcare. Applicants must be prepared to meet the specific needs outlined in the job description and person specification provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management of catering services.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Catering Services Department.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Act as Catering Services Manager when required.

Skills

Operational management

Food safety compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Work Pattern - Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. The Post-holder is responsible for all aspects of the day to day operational management of the Catering Services Department and to act up for the Catering Services Manager as required. They are required to manage Catering Services in accordance with the Division’s Policies and Procedures and with reference to Food Safety Act 1990, General Food Regulations 2004, Regulation EC No 852/2004, The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006, Food in Hospitals and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland Food Fluid and Nutrition standards. Thus ensuring that the highest standard of food production is provided to service users, fulfilling the requirements of the Lothian Catering Strategy, whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Further Information

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Ian Gardiner, Site Service Manager on [e-mail]

Agenda for Change and Additional Information

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Working in the United Kingdom

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 responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.