Bank Catering Supervisor

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Catering Supervisor to lead a team in delivering high-quality catering services. You will manage staff, ensure hygiene standards, and coordinate food services while supporting team development. This role is vital in enhancing patient care and requires effective communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and dealing with the public.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of patient service areas.
• Coordinate catering tasks and service needs.
• Supervise staff management and performance monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Customer Service

Education

Good GCSE-level education

Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene

Basic health and safety qualification

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

Go back Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Catering Supervisor

The closing date is 18 May 2025

Our 'team' is just that—a team, all supporting each other and working together to achieve the best outcomes. We freshly prepare over 2000 meals every day on site for our patients and staff, and we need you to supervise our fantastic team of Catering Assistants, focusing on quality and meeting our customer needs.

There are many upcoming changes to improve our catering services and offer more food choices to our patients. We want your enthusiasm and passion for delivering excellent service to help us make these changes a reality. Providing great food to nourish our patients is a priority, and we strive to deliver this consistently.

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Main duties of the job

We need you to lead our team by supervising staff, supporting their development, providing clarity on tasks, and emphasizing the importance of their roles in patient and staff care.

Effective communication skills are essential for liaising with colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth operations. You will be a role model, leading by example, with a passion for delivering excellent catering services.

We will support your role with comprehensive interactive training and specialised courses in our active kitchens, helping you gain valuable experience and transferable skills. Management support will be available to you at all times.

About us

With 10,000 dedicated staff, we deliver quality services to 370,000 local residents and provide specialist care to 1.5 million across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us offers opportunities for development, learning new skills, meeting great people, and exploring new experiences. You will gain insights into hospital operations, interact with diverse roles, and enhance your career.

Every activity you undertake makes a real difference in patient and staff care, and your role is vital and something to be proud of.

Job responsibilities

You will oversee the cleaning and maintenance of all patient service areas, focusing on training, task allocation, and maintaining hygiene standards in kitchen areas. You will ensure standards are continually met.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will liaise with staff across the Trust, leading by example and upholding Trust values. You will also adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations.

Key duties include:

• Communicating effectively with colleagues to coordinate catering tasks and service needs.
• Interacting with service users to understand needs and provide information.
• Coordinating and supervising the production of snacks and food services.
• Managing cleaning activities, including manual and mechanical cleaning of areas and equipment.
• Assisting in staff management, performance monitoring, and development.
• Preparing staff rotas and participating in recruitment processes.
• Supervising retail operations, including cash handling and safety.
• Reporting equipment issues, hazards, and incidents.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Good GCSE-level education
• Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
• Basic health and safety qualification
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of Information Governance and Data Protection
• Experience in catering and dealing with the public
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and healthcare settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum, pro-rata