Catering Supervisor

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a working supervisor for their kitchen operations. This role involves overseeing the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while ensuring strict adherence to hygiene practices and departmental policies. You'll work closely with dietitians and ward staff to cater to patients' specific dietary needs and continuously improve service quality. With a focus on staff supervision and effective communication, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on patient care. Join a team dedicated to excellence in catering services and make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Public holidays

Weekend enhancements

No split shifts

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and ensuring meal quality.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and staff, ensuring timely meal delivery.
• Maintain hygiene standards and oversee kitchen cleaning schedules.

Skills

Hygiene Practices

Menu Design

Problem Solving

Staff Supervision

Communication

Education

Catering Qualification

Food Safety Certification

Tools

HACCP Documentation

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Job summary

A working supervisor responsible for the direct supervision of the kitchen, ensuring patient meals are cooked and delivered professionally while maintaining strict hygiene practices and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

The post holder will have overall responsibility for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality, nutritious, safe food, including for patients with specific dietary requirements, in compliance with hygiene legislation, HACCP principles, and Trust policies. They will also seek ways to develop specialist menus to improve the service continually.

• Build good working relationships with Dietitians, Ward staff, and Ward Nutritionists to ensure smooth service operation.

Responsible for supervising staff in the main kitchen.

The post benefits include 20 days annual leave plus public holidays, weekend and holiday enhancements, no split shifts, 7.5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with every other weekend off.

Main duties include

• Working in hot or chilled environments
• Accurate documentation completion
• Frequent contact with ward patients
• Long periods on feet
• Problem solving, decision making, and staff/documentation monitoring

About us

At CHS, we understand the complexities of delivering services in challenging environments and adopt a flexible approach to meet customer needs. Our Estates and Facilities management, alongside Medical Engineering, decontamination, and procurement, provides:

• Estate and building maintenance
• Medical engineering and equipment maintenance
• Procurement advice and governance
• Capital projects
• Transport
• Grounds maintenance
• Portering
• Catering
• Cleaning services

All services meet nationally recognized standards, ensuring quality and confidence in our facilities.

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,990 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, flexible

Reference number: 372-CHS1561

Location: Catering department, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA

Job description

• Lead the department in the absence of managers, resolving issues during training, meetings, leave, or days off.
• Supervise catering staff, ensuring timely cooking and delivery of patient meals, effective staffing deployment, and rotas.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards per department policies and the Food Safety Act 1990.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning as per schedules.
• Manage staff discipline, training, welfare, and resolve grievances.
• Conduct appraisals and develop PDPs for catering staff.
• Prepare, cook, and present food using high-level skills, including designing menus and preparing therapeutic diets with allergen information.
• Meet with patients and carers to understand dietary needs and provide suitable meal options.
• Complete all HACCP documentation accurately, including temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Order and requisition kitchen supplies, manage stock levels, and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Record food quantities, wastage, and activity accurately, manually and digitally.
• Report equipment issues and follow repair procedures.
• Support accident reporting and follow safety protocols.
• Use materials and energy efficiently.
• Handle ward shortfalls, additional requests, and complaints professionally.
• Ensure proper receipt of deliveries with temperature control.
• Communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, and team members, both verbally and in writing.
• Guide visitors and prospective staff, maintaining confidentiality at all times.