Hospital Kitchen Supervisor – Patient & Staff Dining

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend enhancements

Bank holiday enhancements

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford invites applications for a Band 3 Catering role. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with rotation across a 7-day service and a weekend once a month. Salary £25,760–£27,476 per year, with weekend and bank holiday enhancements.

The role requires professional kitchen experience and NVQ qualifications, with a focus on fresh food, food safety and allergen training. UHNM values inclusion and staff development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional or Equivalent Catering Qualification.
• Level 2 Food Safety / Allergen Training.
• NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or Equivalent Higher-Level Qualification.
• Level 3 or above Food Safety / Advanced Allergen Training Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present a wide range of high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Ensure all dishes are garnished and presented to a high standard before service.
• Conduct pre-service briefings with staff to communicate allergen information and portion sizes.
• Develop innovative, on-trend menus for retail and staff catering services.
• Ensure food is produced safely and hygienically in line with NHS standards and policies.
• Supervise Catering Assistants and maintain high standards of cleanliness in all areas.
• Monitor cleaning practices and ensure daily and deep-clean schedules are followed.
• Handle, store, label, and rotate stock to minimise waste and comply with food safety laws.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Catering

Level 2 Food Safety / Allergen Training

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or Equivalent

Level 3 Food Safety / Advanced Allergen Training

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford invites applications for a Band 3 Catering role. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with rotation across a 7-day service and a weekend once a month. Salary £25,760–£27,476 per year, with weekend and bank holiday enhancements.

The role requires professional kitchen experience and NVQ qualifications, with a focus on fresh food, food safety and allergen training. UHNM values inclusion and staff development.