Kitchen Team Leader

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Kitchen Team Leader. You will manage catering staff, ensure food safety, and support patient dietary needs. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or 3 required.

Responsibilities

• Manage duty rosters and staff training.
• Monitor food waste levels and temperature controls.
• Liaise with ward staff regarding food requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

GCSE pass or NVQ Level 1

Vocational qualification level 3

Job description

Go back York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Kitchen Team Leader

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Would you like a career in an organisation you can be proud to work for? We have an opportunity to join our Hospital Catering Team.

Applicants must have a good standard of education (GCSE pass or NVQ Level 1). Previous Supervisory experience is desirable along with Basic Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or 3.

You will need a pleasant manner, be friendly and approachable; have the ability to empathise with staff and be diplomatic; good communication skills; interpersonal and organisational skills; the ability to work under pressure and prioritise own and other workloads; the ability to delegate efficiently.

Hours of work are to be agreed but will be worked over the day shift on a two week rota to include weekend working but you may also be asked to work extra hours to cover sickness and holidays.

Main duties of the job

• Compilation and management of duty rosters ensuring adequate staff are available to provide agreed service levels
• support with staff training and maintenance of staff records
• basic computer skills
• ensure all paperwork at ward level is completed by staff according to policy and procedure
• monitor food waste levels and temperature controls
• carry out audits
• brief and support staff on departmental issues
• liaise with ward staff, patients or relatives regarding special food requirements

The post holder will be required to be flexible according to the needs and resources of the department and directorate and may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Professional knowledge acquired through vocational qualification level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent pleas additional knowledge acquired through training and experience to diploma or equivalent level
• Interpretation of therapeutic and prescribed diets

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Good basic education including reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Basic understanding of how important food safety is
• Be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and information governance in the workplace
• Awareness of security and access control within the workplace

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritise work effectively
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, employees and visitors
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices

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 name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)