Hospital Catering Supervisor — Lead Kitchen & Hygiene

NHS Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Catering Supervisor for University Hospital Ayr. The role is based in the Catering Department and involves man-management of staff, rota planning, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The position is permanent with set hours across a rotating weekend schedule.

You will oversee patient meal service and catering for staff, meetings, and external events, while maintaining HACCP compliance. Driving licence is required for cross-site cover; contact Wendy Bone for details.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large-scale catering setting.
• Supervisory or team management experience.
• Knowledge of food safety systems.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage catering staff within your area.
• Organise staff rotas including leave and in-house training.
• Process patient menu cards and serve patient meals.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and HACCP/environmental health data.

Skills

Staff management

Food safety knowledge

Food hygiene basics

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a Catering Supervisor for University Hospital Ayr. The role is based in the Catering Department and involves man-management of staff, rota planning, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The position is permanent with set hours across a rotating weekend schedule.

You will oversee patient meal service and catering for staff, meetings, and external events, while maintaining HACCP compliance. Driving licence is required for cross-site cover; contact Wendy Bone for details.