Catering Regen Supervisor | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Catering Regen Supervisor in Bournemouth. The role involves supervising Catering Regeneration Assistants, coordinating daily patient catering operations and ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and service.
The post requires strong organisational and communication skills and experience in catering, with a rota of three 9-hour shifts per week, including weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
- Experience in a catering environment preferred.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Commitment to Food Safety, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the day-to-day delivery of patient catering services.
- Coordinate staff workloads and deployment to meet service requirements.
- Monitor food temperatures, quality, presentation and service standards.
- Ensure food handling, storage and serving comply with legislation and Trust policies.
- Provide induction, training and ongoing support to staff.
- Assist with staff appraisals, attendance monitoring and competency assessments.
- Investigate and respond to service issues, incidents and patient feedback.
- Support stock control, including ordering and rotation of supplies.
Job description
Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Catering Regen Supervisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality patient catering service within University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will supervise Catering Regeneration Assistants, coordinate daily catering operations and ensure that food regeneration, meal assembly, food safety and hygiene standards are consistently maintained.
This is apart-time position working 27 hours per week, based on a rota of three 9-hour shifts per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required by the service. The post holder will provide day-to-day supervision within the Catering Regen team, ensuring patient meals are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and customer service.
The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience of working within a catering environment, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Interview: 9th December
Supervise and support Catering Regeneration Assistants in the day-to-day delivery of patient catering services.
Coordinate food regeneration, meal assembly and trolley preparation to ensure meals are delivered safely, accurately and on time.
Allocate workloads, organise staff deployment and monitor service performance.
Ensure compliance with Food Safety legislation, HACCP procedures, Health & Safety requirements, Infection Prevention standards and Trust policies.
Carry out quality checks on food temperatures, presentation, storage and service standards, taking corrective action where required.Maintain catering records, temperature monitoring documentation and operational reports.
Provide induction, training and ongoing support to staff, promoting high standards of performance and professional conduct.
Assist with staff supervision, attendance management, annual appraisals and competency assessments.
Investigate and respond appropriately to service issues, incidents, complaints and patient feedback.
Support stock control processes, including ordering, receipt, storage and rotation of catering supplies.
Liaise effectively with ward staff, departmental colleagues and management.
Support service improvements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the Catering Department.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.
At University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD), we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.
As one of the largest employers in Dorset, UHD offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, achieve their potential and contribute to service improvement. We value teamwork, respect, integrity and excellence, recognising that our people are our greatest asset.
Joining the Catering Department means becoming part of a team that plays an important role in patient care. By providing safe, nutritious, high-quality meals, our staff make a direct contribution to patient wellbeing and recovery. We support our colleagues through training, development opportunities and a culture that promotes health, wellbeing and work-life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and help deliver services that make a real difference to patients, visitors and staff.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
The Catering Regen Supervisor is responsible for supervising and supporting the day-to-day operation of the Catering Regeneration Service, ensuring that high standards of food quality, food safety, customer service and operational efficiency are consistently maintained. The post holder will provide frontline leadership to Catering Regeneration Assistants and act as a role model, promoting Trust values and departmental standards at all times.
- Supervise the daily regeneration, assembly and distribution of patient meals, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with departmental procedures and service specifications.
- Organise and deploy staff effectively to meet operational requirements and ensure continuity of service.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation and service standards, taking corrective action where required.
- Ensure all food is stored, regenerated, handled and served in accordance with Food Safety legislation, HACCP procedures and Trust policies.
- Undertake regular checks of food temperatures and complete all associated documentation accurately.
- Support the smooth operation of meal services across designated areas, ensuring meals are delivered safely, efficiently and within required timescales.
- Investigate service issues and take appropriate action to minimise disruption to patient services.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to Catering Regeneration Assistants.
- Allocate duties, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to staff.
- Support the induction, training and competency assessment of new and existing team members.
- Assist with staff appraisals, attendance monitoring and workforce management processes in line with Trust policies.
- Promote a positive team culture that encourages engagement, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention and Control and all other relevant legislation and Trust procedures.
- Maintain accurate records relating to food safety monitoring, cleaning schedules, staff training and operational activities.
- Report incidents, accidents, equipment failures and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Participate in audits and inspections and support the implementation of any required action plans.
- Ensure cleaning schedules are completed and that work areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Liaise effectively with ward staff, patients, colleagues and managers to ensure a responsive and customer-focused catering service.
- Respond professionally to enquiries, concerns and complaints, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Contribute to service reviews and quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient experience and operational performance.
- Support the implementation of new working practices, systems and procedures within the department.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including weekends and bank holidays as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Data Protection, Information Governance and Trust policies.
- Undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development to maintain knowledge and skills.
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably requested by management.
- Work a rota pattern ofthree 9-hour shifts per week (27 hours), including weekends and bank holidays as required by the service.
- Maintain flexibility to support service delivery and operational requirements across the Catering Department.
This advert closes on Friday 27 Nov 2026
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Catering Regen Supervisor | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 PA Hours: Part-time Location: Bournemouth, BH7 7DW Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Nov 2026 Closing date: 13 Dec 2026
The Catering Regen Supervisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality patient catering service within University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will supervise Catering Regeneration Assistants, coordinate daily catering operations and ensure that food regeneration, meal assembly, food safety and hygiene standards are consistently maintained.
This is apart-time position working 27 hours per week, based on a rota of three 9-hour shifts per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required by the service. The post holder will provide day-to-day supervision within the Catering Regen team, ensuring patient meals are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and customer service.
The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience of working within a catering environment, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Interview: 9th December
Supervise and support Catering Regeneration Assistants in the day-to-day delivery of patient catering services.
Coordinate food regeneration, meal assembly and trolley preparation to ensure meals are delivered safely, accurately and on time.
Allocate workloads, organise staff deployment and monitor service performance.
Ensure compliance with Food Safety legislation, HACCP procedures, Health & Safety requirements, Infection Prevention standards and Trust policies.
Carry out quality checks on food temperatures, presentation, storage and service standards, taking corrective action where required.Maintain catering records, temperature monitoring documentation and operational reports.
Provide induction, training and ongoing support to staff, promoting high standards of performance and professional conduct.
Assist with staff supervision, attendance management, annual appraisals and competency assessments.
Investigate and respond appropriately to service issues, incidents, complaints and patient feedback.
Support stock control processes, including ordering, receipt, storage and rotation of catering supplies.
Liaise effectively with ward staff, departmental colleagues and management.
Support service improvements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the Catering Department.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.
At University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD), we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.
As one of the largest employers in Dorset, UHD offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, achieve their potential and contribute to service improvement. We value teamwork, respect, integrity and excellence, recognising that our people are our greatest asset.
Joining the Catering Department means becoming part of a team that plays an important role in patient care. By providing safe, nutritious, high-quality meals, our staff make a direct contribution to patient wellbeing and recovery. We support our colleagues through training, development opportunities and a culture that promotes health, wellbeing and work-life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and help deliver services that make a real difference to patients, visitors and staff.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
The Catering Regen Supervisor is responsible for supervising and supporting the day-to-day operation of the Catering Regeneration Service, ensuring that high standards of food quality, food safety, customer service and operational efficiency are consistently maintained. The post holder will provide frontline leadership to Catering Regeneration Assistants and act as a role model, promoting Trust values and departmental standards at all times.
- Supervise the daily regeneration, assembly and distribution of patient meals, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with departmental procedures and service specifications.
- Organise and deploy staff effectively to meet operational requirements and ensure continuity of service.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation and service standards, taking corrective action where required.
- Ensure all food is stored, regenerated, handled and served in accordance with Food Safety legislation, HACCP procedures and Trust policies.
- Undertake regular checks of food temperatures and complete all associated documentation accurately.
- Support the smooth operation of meal services across designated areas, ensuring meals are delivered safely, efficiently and within required timescales.
- Investigate service issues and take appropriate action to minimise disruption to patient services.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to Catering Regeneration Assistants.
- Allocate duties, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to staff.
- Support the induction, training and competency assessment of new and existing team members.
- Assist with staff appraisals, attendance monitoring and workforce management processes in line with Trust policies.
- Promote a positive team culture that encourages engagement, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention and Control and all other relevant legislation and Trust procedures.
- Maintain accurate records relating to food safety monitoring, cleaning schedules, staff training and operational activities.
- Report incidents, accidents, equipment failures and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Participate in audits and inspections and support the implementation of any required action plans.
- Ensure cleaning schedules are completed and that work areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Liaise effectively with ward staff, patients, colleagues and managers to ensure a responsive and customer‑focused catering service.
- Respond professionally to enquiries, concerns and complaints, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Contribute to service reviews and quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient experience and operational performance.
- Support the implementation of new working practices, systems and procedures within the department.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including weekends and bank holidays as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Data Protection, Information Governance and Trust policies.
- Undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development to maintain knowledge and skills.
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably requested by management.
- Work a rota pattern of three 9-hour shifts per week (27 hours), including weekends and bank holidays as required by the service.
- Maintain flexibility to support service delivery and operational requirements across the Catering Department.
This advert closes on Friday 27 Nov 2026
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