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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-8229357CORB5-COM
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Catering Office Manager

NHS AfC: Band 5

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Job overview

To work as part of a management team of 6 overseeing the catering office and the stores as well as supporting the patient, staff services manager and Head chef in the smooth running of catering.   Responsible for all ordering, receipting, processing of data.  Including the rostering and welfare of the administration and stores team

Main duties of the job

Office manager (ideally with Catering experience) is required to assist in the management of the Trust Catering Services, ensuring the provision is of the highest standard. Provide cover not only for the other Operational Managers but also the Deputy Trust Catering Manager – should the need arise.

Main duties are to oversee the smooth and efficient day to day management of the office and its staff that provides admin support to the catering function including all software applications. Ensure all applications are administered and updated whilst assisting in the future development in the usage of software. This also includes the management of all software applications / maintenance / licences / tenders & contracts.

Patient meal service of approximately 1600 meals a day. Restaurant / Deli serving 700+ customers daily.

Responsible for the purchase of all catering supplies / delivery and food quality. Ensuring regular reviews in pricing is observed to ensure best value.

Ensuring all invoices are paid / recharges carried out and PO’s receipted in a timely manner. Dealing with supplier queries as they arise. Responsible for both admin team and stores staff. Ensuring stock levels are maintained to agreed levels and that FBSMS is maintained with all the relevant information and up to date such as pricing / products / nutritional information / allergens etc. 

To assist Senior Managers in projects / reporting / price reviews / audit returns / legislation updates etc.

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

All job  description details along with the personal specification are attached. Further information is available upon request.  Informal enquiries can be made to Jason Wigg ([email protected])

Person specification

Office Manager Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Good office Management / Supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
  • Previous catering experience
  • Supervisor or Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of office IT systems and good IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Food Safety Level 2 or higher

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Florence Nightingale FoundationNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Application numbers

This vacancy will automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jason Wigg
Job title
Deputy Trust Catering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 322 7093
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