Healthcare Catering Team Lead

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Catering Supervisor to lead a team within the hospital catering department. You will supervise Catering Assistants, coordinate patient meals and retail service, and ensure high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service.

The role involves rotas, training, cash handling, and liaising with other departments to deliver consistent, patient-centred catering across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering or hospital kitchen settings.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate required; Level 3 preferred.
• Knowledge of information governance and data protection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Catering Assistants, providing training and support.
• Coordinate production of snacks for catering retail and patient meals.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Oversee cash handling and security of floats within the department.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety in line with Trust policies.
• Support performance management and attendance, including return-to-work interviews.
• Assist with recruitment processes and staff selection where required.
• Promote excellent patient-focused service and liaise with other departments.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Customer service

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3/Intermediate Food Hygiene

Food safety qualification

Basic Health and Safety qualification

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Catering Supervisor to lead a team within the hospital catering department. You will supervise Catering Assistants, coordinate patient meals and retail service, and ensure high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service.

The role involves rotas, training, cash handling, and liaising with other departments to deliver consistent, patient-centred catering across the Trust.