Patient Catering Team Leader

Manpower UK Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Catering Team Leader to support the rollout of new catering equipment in a busy healthcare setting. This role is pivotal in delivering training and guidance to staff, ensuring the safe and efficient use of the new trolleys. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a Food Hygiene Level 3 certification, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values high standards and is committed to exceptional patient care. If you are ready to make a difference and lead by example, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay

28 days annual leave

Auto enrolment into NEST pension scheme

Uniform

Award and Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or patient-facing environment is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training to ward staff on catering trolleys.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene protocols are followed.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Food Safety Protocols

Training and Guidance

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3 Certification

Job description

Manpower is recruiting a Patient Catering Team Leader / Supervisor on behalf of our public sector client.

Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Contract: Temporary - 3 Months
Hours: Full-time hours - Monday to Friday, with possible weekend working (1 in 2 or 1 in 3 weekends)
Hourly rate: Dependant on experience
Start date: ASAP

The Role

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor to support the roll-out of new ward catering hostess trolleys across a busy healthcare setting. This role is key in delivering training and guidance to frontline staff, ensuring consistent, safe, and efficient use of the new equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide hands-on training to ward staff on using the new catering trolleys
2. Ensure food safety and hygiene protocols are followed at all times
3. Act as the point of contact for queries and support during the rollout
4. Deliver clear, confident, and structured guidance in a healthcare environment
5. Monitor staff compliance and provide feedback where necessary

Essential criteria

1. Previous experience in a health care or patient-facing environment
2. Strong leadership skills - confident, approachable, and firm when needed
3. Food Hygiene Level 3 certification (essential)
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sensitive environment

Job offers are subject to satisfactory references and standard DBS check.

What we provide:

1. Weekly pay
2. 28 days annual leave
3. Auto enrolment into NEST pension scheme
4. Uniform
5. Award and Recognition Scheme

If you're passionate about delivering high standards and can hit the ground running in a health care setting, we'd love to hear from you.