Catering and Housekeeping Team Lead

Primary Integrated Community Services are supporting Bassetlaw Hospice with the recruitment for the following vacancy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES At Bassetlaw Hospice, we provide compassionate, person-centred palliative and end-of-life care for patients and their families. Our staff, volunteers and supporters work together to create a warm, safe and supportive environment where dignity, safety and confidentiality are respected at all times. We expect all colleagues to uphold these values and ensure that every patient receives the highest possible standard of physical, psychological and spiritual care. Main Duties Provide line management, supervision and support for the Catering & Housekeeping team and volunteers. Facilitate training and supervision for staff and volunteers. Plan and prepare meals for patients with varying nutritional and dietary needs. Undertake nutritional assessments and provide basic health education relating to diet and nutrition. Manage catering and housekeeping budgets, including ordering supplies and processing invoices. Organise and deliver staff training in COSHH, HACCP, Food Safety, Allergens, Legionella and IDDSI. Manage stock control for catering, housekeeping, laundry and PPE, including monitoring product recalls. Ensure compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, Allergen and HACCP guidelines. Maintain 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and ensure food safety audits maintain a 5-star rating. Ensure staff and volunteers comply with food safety and allergen regulations and maintain an allergen database. Assist with the organisation of catering events (e.g., hospice open days). Undertake audits, develop and oversee schedules for catering and housekeeping services. Work closely with the Facilities Lead where responsibilities are shared. Ensure compliance with CQC, food safety and infection control standards. Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, staff, and volunteers, ensuring confidentiality at all times. General Duties Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all Bassetlaw Hospice colleagues. Ensure all staff complete mandatory training. Respect confidentiality across all aspects of hospice work. Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Work within Bassetlaw Hospice policies and procedures. Plan and facilitate team meetings and contribute to induction of new staff. Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining Bassetlaw Hospice values. Undertake other reasonable duties as directed. In all actions undertaken, maintain and promote the hospices reputation. Main Duties