Catering Team Leader - NHS | Flexible Hours & Pension

Merseywestlancs; Sefton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a highly motivated Catering Team Leader to join our friendly team at Southport Hospital. The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00).

You will help lead day-to-day catering operations, support staff, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and patient and customer service. We are looking for someone with catering experience, supervisory skills, and a solid knowledge of food safety.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a catering setting.
• Advanced Food Hygiene Level 4.
• City & Guilds level 7061 and 2 or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• HACCP Training.
• ECDL or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team on a day-to-day basis.
• Allocate duties and organise rosters to ensure adequate cover.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented and served to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent customer service for patients, staff and visitors.
• Ensure all Food Hygiene and allergen procedures are followed.
• Monitor food schedules, cleaning schedules and relevant catering records.
• Support stock control ordering and storage of food and catering supplies.
• Minimise food waste and help maintain effective cost control.
• Train, support and motivate catering teams.
• Work closely with managers and departments to ensure efficient Catering service.
• Lead by example promoting Trust values and a supportive team environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced hygiene

City & Guilds 7061/2

Basic computer skills

HACCP training

ECDL or equivalent

Education

Supervisory experience

Advanced Food Hygiene Level 4

City & Guilds Level 7061 and 2

Basic computer skills

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a highly motivated Catering Team Leader to join our friendly team at Southport Hospital. The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00).

You will help lead day-to-day catering operations, support staff, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and patient and customer service. We are looking for someone with catering experience, supervisory skills, and a solid knowledge of food safety.