# Central Production Unit Supervisor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/central-production-unit-supervisor/00932a58-88ab-4736-b6e9-57161b799cc5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/central-production-unit-supervisor/00932a58-88ab-4736-b6e9-57161b799cc5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Devon Partnership NHS Trust - **Location:** Langdon Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Catering supervisor - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T16:35:44.186Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9369-26-0775 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9369-26-0775/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9369-26-0775 - **Employer website:** https://www.dpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you someone looking for a catering career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts Would you like to play a hands-on role providing meals for our wards from our central catering facility? Do you take pride in your work and want to play your part in creating healthy accredited meals for our patients? Devon Partnership Trust are looking for a Central Production Unit (CPU) Supervisor for their patient meal service based at Langdon Hospital, Dawlish. The main aim of the role is to provide, support and maintain a quality patient meal service in compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, according to individual patient needs. The Catering Department has recently undergone a major refurbishment resulting in a purpose built production unit with the latest state of art equipment, so a very exciting time to join us. ### Main duties of the job We operate a Cook/Freeze and fresh food production service for approximately 250 patients catering for our wards at Langdon and Exeter area. You would be part of a friendly hard working team consisting of 3 CPU Supervisors, Catering Administrator and 7 Catering Assistants, over seen by the CPU Manager and our Catering & Food Safety Lead. Main duties of the job The role would suit a confident and highly motivated individual who is an excellent team player with strong leadership skills, has a passion for catering and an eye for detail. Its a varied and challenging role, where no day is the same, which will see you involved in duties that include the day to day supervision of the food production in compliance with our HACCP and computerised systems. In return we provide full training & uniform, regular supervision, learning and development, plus a competitive salary which includes enhanced rates of pay for weekend and Bank Holidays and an excellent pension package, along with all other benefits associated with working for the NHS. Please see attached job description for more information The shift pattern is straight shifts, No evenings from either 6.30am-2.30pm or 7.30am-3.30pm, 5 days a week, working 1 in 3 weekends including Bank Holidays. Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start. ### About us About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. ### Details - Date posted: 08 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year enhanced pay Bank Holidays & Weekends - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: C9369-26-0775 - Job locations: Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Langdon Hospital, DAWLISH, Devon, EX7 0NR, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Job Purpose To provide and maintain a quality catering service in compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, according to individual patient needs. The post holder is a working team leader responsible for the direct supervision of all relevant Facilities Staff and to oversee standards. Duties and Responsibilities Communication & Working Relationships - The post holder will be expected to establish good working relationships with team members to gain confidence, motivation and cooperation. - Liaise with Ward Managers/Heads of Department and other relevant staff, patient groups, etc to establish good communications. Planning & Organisation - The post holder will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and dispatch of cooked foods to wards and the staff restaurant. - Maintain safe practices during food storage, preparation, cooking, serving and presentation of all food to both patients and staff. - Ensure personal hygiene and safe practices are maintained at all times. Ensure illnesses are reported immediately and the necessary action is taken. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy - Assists patients/clients during incidental contact/provide ancillary services to patients/clients. - Provide food information and food advice to patients/clients. Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility - The Mental Health Services have an on-going in-service training programme in which the post holder will be expected to participate. - To implement policy for own work area and propose changes to working practice in the kitchen environment. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources - The post holder will be expected to control the cost of the Catering Services as directed by the Catering Manager. - Order commodities through procedures laid down by the Trust and ensure the quality of goods delivered meet the correct specification, - Uphold efficient systems of control in the receipt, issue of goods and control food waste. - The post holder will be expected to ensure a safe working environment at all times, reporting faulty equipment and necessary repairs to premises and equipment and ensure accidents are reported. Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management - The post holder will be involved in the training of Facilities Assistants (Catering) working in the kitchen in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the supervision of them when deputising for the Catering Manager, including day to day operational decisions and delegation of work. - Ensure implementation of correct cleaning practices is carried out to maintain a hygienic environment. Information Resources & Administrative Duties - The post holder will be expected to complete departmental paperwork in accordance with Trust standing instructions and to record and maintain all records as required in compliance with the 1990 Foods Safety Act and EU Food Hygiene Regulations 2004, along with the Trust policies. - Produce staff duty rotas and maintain records as required. Hours to be covered within own timetable if necessary. Plans work of kitchen and adjusts work schedule regularly when deputising for the CPU Manager. Any Other Specific Tasks Required - To carry out any other reasonable request of the Catering Manager or Facilities Manager. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Able to Supervise a team and lead by example - Working knowledge of a catering kitchen, especially large scale food production - Experience of following a HACCP/ Food Safety Management system and understanding critical control points in food production. - Allergen awareness & knowledge of food legislation - Good communication skills, verbal and non verbal - Reliable and able to carry out instruction and make own judgements when necessary - Good time management skills - Receiving goods/deliveries, placing orders following Stock Control procedures. - Experience of food waste management and recording waste. **Desirable** - Experience of electronic patient meal ordering - Menu planning and knowledge of special dietary needs - Experience of menu planning and recipe building software ### Qualifications **Essential** - Minimum Level 3 Catering qualification e.g. NVQ, Apprenticeship, Professional Cookery (7100) or equivalent - Food Safety Level 2 Certificate - Food Allergens /Natasha's Law Training Certificate **Desirable** - Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate - Food Allergen and intolerance certificate - Health and Safety course - Basic First Aid course ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.