Catering Supervisor

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supervisory candidate for a busy food operation. The ideal applicant will excel under pressure, possess strong communication skills, and have a background in line management. This role offers a dynamic working environment with various shifts, emphasizing team collaboration and operational excellence.

Benefits

Extensive staff discounts

Salary sacrifice options

Car lease schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is essential.
• Ability to delegate work and ensure adherence to working practices.
• Experience in a large-scale food operation.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work in a busy environment and manage a large team.
• Ensure all working practices are adhered to.
• Prioritize workloads and maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft software packages

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.07.2025

Expiry Date:

21.08.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

The ideal candidate needs to have experience of working in a large-scale food operation, be able to delegate work and take responsibility for ensuring all working practices are adhered to.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

You will need to be able to work well under pressure, have a good eye for detail with the ability to prioritize workloads in an extremely busy environment. You will need good communication skills, be an excellent team player, and be flexible in your approach. A good understanding of Microsoft software packages would be an advantage, as would experience of line managing a large team. Previous supervisory experience is essential.

Working Pattern: Two positions - hours and hours - there will be a combination of late shifts (until 8pm) and early shifts (8am-4pm), including week and weekend shifts.

For further information, please contact: Natasha Faber; Patients Meal Service Manager.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over [number] staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than [number] people, cover more than [number] square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to [number] days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counseling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, including our OFSTED-rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role interests you, we would love to hear from you.