Catering Supervisor

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Catering Supervisor at a prominent hospital. You will lead the culinary operations, ensuring high standards in food preparation for patients, staff, and visitors. This role demands excellent communication skills, the ability to make decisions, and a flexible approach to work hours. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional service in a caring and respectful environment. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and teamwork, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Essential communication skills for daily interactions with staff and visitors.
• Numeracy and literacy skills for completing department records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation and production for patients and staff.
• Supervise catering staff and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Good Communication

Numeracy and Literacy

Decision Making

Flexibility

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Catering Supervisor based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for the daily preparation and production of food for patients, staff, visitors, and Adhoc functions in a manner that reflects high standards of culinary practice. You will oversee economic use of catering provisions, materials, and all resources. Responsible for the direct supervision of all catering staff.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

1. Good Communication is essential as you will communicate at various levels on a daily basis relating to service requirements e.g. staff issues, nursing staff, clinicians, managers, public visitors.
2. You must be numerate/literate for the daily checking and completion of all relevant department records for compliance.
3. You will have the ability to use your own initiative to make basic decisions regarding workload priorities.
4. A degree of flexibility is essential as the catering department operates between the hours of 0630 until 2100 daily.

Hours: 18.15 hours per week (15.30 - 21.00/15 - 7 days on & 7 days off)

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Scott Gemmell, Interim Deputy Catering Manager on 01563 826434 or [e-mail]

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