Hospital Ward Catering Supervisor | Lead Patient Meals

Sodexo; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Permanent contract

Sodexo Benefits

Job summary

Sodexo, based at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital, is seeking a Ward Catering Supervisor to lead high-quality patient catering for people on site. You’ll inspire a team and ensure consistently excellent service in a busy, caring environment.

You’ll supervise ward catering staff, allocate duties, manage rotas, support dietary requirements and allergen controls, and maintain records to support safety and reporting. This is a permanent, full-time role with a 5 from 7 pattern (mostly Monday–Friday).

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within healthcare, hospitality or catering.
• Good knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management abilities.
• Proactive approach to maintaining standards and records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day ward catering service, ensuring patients, visitors and colleagues receive a safe, high-quality and welcoming experience.
• Supervise and motivate ward catering teams, allocating duties, supporting rotas and ensuring standards.
• Oversee preparation, presentation and service of meals and beverages, including dietary requirements and allergen management.
• Monitor standards across ward catering and related service areas, carrying out checks and taking action as needed.
• Maintain accurate food safety, temperature, stock, wastage and service records for reporting.
• Work with hospital management to resolve issues and ensure timely, safe service.
• Provide administrative support when the Business Manager is out of the office.
• Support a positive customer-focused culture by handling feedback professionally.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Food safety

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Job description

Sodexo, based at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital, is seeking a Ward Catering Supervisor to lead high-quality patient catering for people on site. You’ll inspire a team and ensure consistently excellent service in a busy, caring environment.

You’ll supervise ward catering staff, allocate duties, manage rotas, support dietary requirements and allergen controls, and maintain records to support safety and reporting. This is a permanent, full-time role with a 5 from 7 pattern (mostly Monday–Friday).