Catering Supervisor

Medirest; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare catering provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations. You will manage culinary teams, ensuring exceptional food and service delivery while adhering to Health & Safety standards. Ideal candidates must have at least two years of catering experience and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This full-time position promotes career progression and values individuality within a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience in a supervisory role.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional service.
• Ambitious individual eager to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable service.
• Monitor KPIs and targets with your line manager.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Compass Group.
• Liaise between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world‑class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK & Ireland catering and service operations for Healthcare on a full‑time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK & Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/1812/43004001/52781733/STC #Medirest

Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!