Catering Supervisor

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic Catering Supervisor.

The post will be responsible for the supervision of meal service to patients, staff and visitors.

The candidate should demonstrate a passion for food and great customer care skills that will deliver high standards of care with compassion to both patients and customers. Strong leadership skills are desirable.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Ensure meals are produced to the highest standards, following food safety legislation and protocols, under the direction of the Assistant Catering Manager.

Complete and manage paperwork and documents associated with the delivery of service. Support and assist the Assistant Catering Managers as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Organisation of the Kitchen and Associated areas.
• Allocation of work to Catering Assistants.
• Supervision of food production and service, including the satisfactory completion of monitoring forms Responsible for ensuring preparation, cooking and service of meals occurs to strict timetables and deadlines.
• Ensure all meals conform to the correct recipe, quantity, quality and appearance.
• Forecast menu requirement based on historical data
• Checking monitoring /audit forms for accuracy and to ensure remedial action has been taken.
• Ensure adherence to Food Safety Legislation and local codes of practice.
• In the event of a Major Incident or critical failure, the correct procedures are followed, and action is taken so meal service can be continued.
• Assist management in the planning of menus and recipes.
• Assist management in the production of food safety protocols including Critical control points.
• Understand the need for special therapeutic and cultural dietary requirements.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Production and management of relevant paperwork to support the business of the Trust.