Manage the catering team to ensure they provide consistently high-quality food and service to patients, staff, and all hospital visitors.
Operational oversight with a hands-on leadership style, with competencies across all areas of the operation.
Perform tray assessments to ensure food quality and presentation and tray accuracy, randomly check accurate tray delivery to patients and completion of service within the stipulated time.
Evaluate the Performance of Patient Service Experience and exceed patient and customer satisfaction.
Develop robust kitchen operating procedures with line manager and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality standards.
Ensure implementation of menus as per dietary requirements to meet patients' nutritional needs, including options accessible to team/ward staff outside kitchen hours.
Ensure effective and accurate record keeping and documentation to prove due diligence and compliance with CATRION and MOH inspection.
Liaise with direct manager for any support required at other locations.
Responsible for all administration as required.
Conduct and assist in the completion of employee evaluations or appraisals as per company procedure.
Conduct regular area reviews to ensure team members are meeting performance standards and that agreed services are delivered as per contract/agreement.
Deliver budgeted profit through management of food costs, labour costs, and overhead costs.
Manage client relationships through regular, formal and informal interaction, addressing issues quickly without compromising project profitability.
Ensure the highest standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program; follow safe work practices.
Report any equipment defects, maintenance requirements that could hamper service and liaise with the appropriate internal or external party.
Report all accidents, incidents, injuries, and customer complaints immediately.
Attend client and company training courses as deemed necessary and participate in safety initiatives.
Ensure effective deployment of staff as per business needs to meet service requirements through robust roster planning.
Attend daily meetings, briefings, trainings, and meetings as required.
Skills
Aware of basic food and beverage knowledge with knowledge of nutrition and special diets
Good in communication skills, both written and verbal
Fluent in English; working knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage
Ability to work effectively under pressure and willingness to work long and extended hours, with multitasking
Well-groomed, friendly, cheerful, and polite attitude
Enthusiastic and passionate about consistently providing exceptional service to customers and clients
Ability to ensure a cost-efficient operation with optimum utilization of labour, equipment, and facilities within the budget framework
Proficient in computer programs (MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Credentials in Health and Safety Training
HACCP Certification preferred
Must be strong in operations with ability to manage large healthcare operations