Kitchen Porter Supervisor

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to optimize service delivery in the catering department at a prestigious hospital. As a Catering Supervisor, you will ensure cleanliness, supervise the team, and uphold high standards to serve our patients effectively.

Benefits

Staff benefits program

Compassionate and inclusive environment

Opportunities for career development

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH required.
• Good understanding of infection control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and effective delivery of service.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the catering department.
• Manage portering rosters and cleaning rosters.

Skills

Good communication

Understanding of Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Education

Good level of education to O'Level or GCSE

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3

Supervisory management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

An exciting challenge awaits the right individual to oversee the timely and effective delivery of service and the maintaining of high standards of cleanliness throughout the catering department in this fast paced demanding role.

Candidates must be motivated professionals with previous experience supervising a team within a catering environment. Someone who takes pride in their work, paying attention to detail and able to effectively communicate at all levels. They will have knowledge of HACCP and COSHH ensuring everyone within the team adhere to departmental policies and procedures at all times.

Main duties of the job

Working with storekeepers, kitchen supervisors and catering management to ensure effective supervision over all portering duties.

Ensure timely and correct storage of all foods and non-food items.

To manage portering rosters and cleaning rosters ensuring adequate cover on each shift and that high standards of cleanliness are maintained at all times in all catering areas.

Ensure kitchen porters receive mandatory induction and refresher training as required, identifying and actioning any additional training needs of individual staff.

To ensure the timely and professional delivery of service expected by our service users.

To manage the timely and effective disposal of al kitchen waste.

Continually monitor all catering equipment and building fabric to Identify maintenance issues, reporting them on Shire and following up until completion.

To work with other departments and wards to support the continuous smooth working of the hospital.

To deal effectively with verbal complaints, incidents and accidents ensuring appropriate steps are taken to avoid reoccurrence and bringing them to the attention of the food production manager.

To continually promote safe working practices, strong team working ethics, effective communication and the Trusts values and working behaviors,

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7191268

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Good level of education to O'Level or GCSE / Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 / Supervisory management

Experience Essential

• Good communication at all levels / Good understanding of Health & Safety and Infection Control

Desirable

• Supervisory management in a healthcare setting / Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Good level of education to O'Level or GCSE / Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 / Supervisory management

Experience Essential

• Good communication at all levels / Good understanding of Health & Safety and Infection Control

Desirable

• Supervisory management in a healthcare setting / Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)