Catering Supervisor/Support Services

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider based in Reading is seeking a Catering Supervisor to oversee food production, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, experience in a catering environment, and strong IT skills. This role offers a range of employee benefits, including flexible working opportunities, annual leave, and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Health Service Discounts

Qualifications

• Confident in using IT systems for ordering, recording, and reporting.
• Experience working in a catering environment.
• Experience of supervising or coordinating a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food production for staff and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of food service operations.
• Record and report on food service data accurately.

Skills

Food Hygiene

IT Systems Usage

Team Coordination

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent

Good general level of education

Job description

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions. We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate. We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live. We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success. Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of Staff & Visitors food production
• Support preparing and cooking meals in line with food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and dietary requirements.
• Oversee food service operations, maintaining high standards of portion control, food presentation and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure the correct and safe operation of catering equipment at all times, reporting faults promptly.
• Ensure all catering equipment is thoroughly cleaned and safe to use before the start of the next shift.
• Ensure that environmental cleaning of all service and production areas, including floors, surfaces and equipment is carried out in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and by telephone.
• Take responsibility for supervising the department in the absence of the designated person in charge.
• Report any discrepancies related to the receipt and distribution of catering supplies to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Plan and organise own workload effectively, using initiative to manage day‑to‑day tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Record and report data on food service matters, including recipe usage, wastage, and feedback.
• Follow standardised planning to ensure consistency, quality, and cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintain accurate records in line with departmental and Trust requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent
• Confident in using IT systems for ordering, recording, and reporting
• Evidence of a good general level of education
• Experience working in a catering environment
• Experience of supervising or coordinating a team
• Experience working to food hygiene and safety standards

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or similar regulated environment
• Knowledge of NHS food standards and guidelines

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.