Catering Supervisor | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Burton upon Trent seeks a Catering Supervisor to lead the catering team. Responsibilities include overseeing patient meals and hospitality services alongside managing day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ in Supervisory/Management and good communication skills. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends and bank holidays, and offers development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have achieved their NVQ Supervisory/Management or equivalent qualification.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in challenging times.
• Ability to adapt to working within all areas of the department; full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team in the provision of patient catering services.
• Carry out tasks such as cash handling, audits, and managing rotas and sickness.
• Demonstrate initiative, communicate effectively, and maintain flexibility in working hours.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in challenging times

Adaptability in department roles

Education

NVQ Supervisory/Management or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

The post-holder will lead and supervise the catering team in the provision and delivery of all patient catering services with specific responsibilities for patient meals, retail, and hospitality in line with the NHS food review. You will be a supporting role to the team and be able to adapt to working within all areas of the department. We will support you in your own personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team in the provision and delivery of all patient catering services, including patient meals, retail, and hospitality.
• Carry out a comprehensive range of tasks such as cash handling, audits and supervisory tasks including rotas, sickness management, and assisting in day-to-day management based at Queens Hospital.
• Demonstrate initiative and awareness; communicate effectively as part of a team; maintain flexibility in working hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays, to meet departmental needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ideal candidates should have achieved their NVQ Supervisory/Management or equivalent qualification.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in challenging times.
• Ability to adapt to working within all areas of the department; full training will be given.

Commitment and Working Arrangements

Good communication, teamwork, and a flexible approach to working hours are essential to meet the needs of the department. The post may require weekend and Bank Holiday work.

About the Trust

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Closing date of applications: 24 September 2025. Interview date: 8 October 2025.

How to Apply

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This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.