Catering Supervisor

Job overview

Under limited direction and in line with the Food Hygiene Regulations, co-ordinate and supervise the provision of a cost-effective, high-quality service, providing safe food, supporting the achievements of the associated Trust and Departmental objectives.

Specifically responsible for monitoring all areas of the catering department to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained in order to support the delivery of high-quality patient, visitor and staff.     The post holder will provide departmental leadership and will motivate the team in order to promote team work across all areas/shift patterns associated within the Catering Services Department, ensuring an efficient and supportive service to all end users.   There is occasional indirect exposure to distressing or emotional issues, as well as exposure to difficult working conditions during periods of staff shortages, within a work pattern that can be unpredictable.  There is an occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift.

Main duties of the job

To be specifically responsible for the daily supervision and monitoring of the Catering Services team and the department’s service delivery.

Working without direct line management; take responsibility for prioritising own work load, which can be unpredictable, and delegate tasks to the team in conjunction with specific deadlines and the needs of the service.

Effectively use initiative to facilitate an efficient service; assuming accountability for the decisions made, within the remit of the role, and action taken as a result.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role