Hospital Catering Operations Lead

NHS Professionals; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

First choice of placements at over 50%

Dedicated consultants

Flexible working options

Free DBS and free training

Holiday allowance

24/7 support

Pension scheme

Job summary

NHS Professionals invites applications for a Catering Line Manager at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. The role leads daily catering operations, supports staff, and ensures safe, high-quality patient and staff meals within a busy healthcare setting.

The post requires a background in catering or hospitality, people management skills, and a commitment to food safety. Flexible multi-site coverage and hospital teamwork are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or food service environment.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver high service standards.
• Strong focus on food safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations and staff
• Supervise and motivate catering staff across shifts
• Assist with staff rotas and staffing levels
• Monitor food preparation, temperatures and presentation
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety and hospital procedures
• Support stock control and storage of catering supplies
• Respond to customer queries and escalate complex issues
• Support induction and training of catering staff
• Improve customer experience and service standards
• Provide cover across catering areas when needed

Skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Food safety

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

C&G Level 2 in Catering

Advanced level food hygiene certification

Job description

NHS Professionals invites applications for a Catering Line Manager at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. The role leads daily catering operations, supports staff, and ensures safe, high-quality patient and staff meals within a busy healthcare setting.

The post requires a background in catering or hospitality, people management skills, and a commitment to food safety. Flexible multi-site coverage and hospital teamwork are integral to the role.