Location
Whittington Health NHS Trust, Magdala Avenue, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,554 per annum

About the Role
As a Catering Stores Manager, you will be responsible for managing the ordering, receipt, storage, and issuing of food items, dry goods, and cleaning materials in compliance with departmental procedures. You will ensure that deliveries are checked against orders and delivery notes, maintaining strict adherence to food safety and temperature control standards. Your role includes managing stock rotation, maintaining audit frameworks, and ensuring stock levels meet agreed targets in consultation with the Catering Service Manager. You will also liaise with suppliers and procurement personnel to resolve delivery and invoice queries, assist in pricing menu items, and support ward deliveries as needed. Compliance with Food Safety Regulations, HACCP procedures, and departmental policies is essential. You will maintain high standards of customer care, personal presentation, and work safely and hygienically at all times. Training and appraisal participation are also key components of this role.

Experience
Experience in stock management, procurement, or catering stores is desirable. Knowledge of food safety regulations and stock rotation principles is essential.

About you
You are organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while following strict procedures. You have good communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, procurement teams, and internal departments. You are committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer care. You are willing to undertake on and off the job training and participate in the trust appraisal process.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in catering, food safety, or stock management are advantageous but not mandatory. A positive attitude towards learning and compliance with trust policies and procedures is essential.