# Patient Catering Supervisor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/patient-catering-supervisor/00b695c1-d138-4aa0-b53e-e8be44caa8d4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/patient-catering-supervisor/00b695c1-d138-4aa0-b53e-e8be44caa8d4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Location:** Newham University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Catering supervisor - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 per annum inc. - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T12:00:45.402Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Patient_Catering/Patient_Catering-v8380560 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8380560?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Patient Catering Supervisor to join our Catering Team at Newham University Hospital. This is a busy, hands-on supervisory role supporting the day-to-day delivery of patient catering services across the hospital. You will provide leadership and support to the catering team, ensuring staffing and resources are effectively managed and that patients receive a safe, efficient and high-quality catering service. Working closely with the Patient Catering Service Delivery Manager and wider Facilities and clinical teams, you will help maintain high standards of food safety, patient experience and operational performance. ### Main duties of the job - Supervise and support catering staff across front-of-house and distribution services, ensuring appropriate staffing and allocation of duties. - Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, including rostering, absence monitoring and responding to changes in service demand. - Ensure the efficient operation of catering services, including food service, preparation, distribution and waste management. - Maintain compliance with NHS food safety standards, HACCP, food hygiene and health & safety requirements. - Ensure effective allergen management and compliance with dietary requirements, including cultural and medical needs. - Support staff training, development, performance and absence management. - Monitor stock levels, procurement, inventory and waste to support an efficient and cost-effective service. - Support HealthRoster functions and effective workforce planning. - Conduct and support audits and risk assessments, maintaining an audit-ready environment. - Monitor service standards and support improvements where required. - Respond effectively to operational issues and complaints, escalating concerns appropriately. - Work collaboratively with clinical teams and other departments to ensure patients' dietary needs and preferences are met. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Essential criteria - Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate. - Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to Catering or Facilities Management. - Previous experience in a catering supervisory or management role, preferably within healthcare or the public sector. - Experience of stock control, inventory management and supplier liaison. - Relevant catering industry experience. - Knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP and COSHH. - Experience of kitchen compliance audits and risk assessments. - Budget management experience, including cost control and resource allocation. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Good problem-solving, planning and organisational skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Customer-focused approach. - Flexible and adaptable approach to service requirements. Desirable criteria A relevant qualification in Catering, Hospitality or Facilities Management, allergen management training and previous NHS or healthcare catering experience would be advantageous. Experience of catering systems for menu planning and stock management would also be beneficial. Working environment: This is an active operational role involving regular movement across the hospital and working within both office and catering environments. The successful candidate will need to manage competing priorities, respond to staffing and operational changes and remain calm and professional during busy periods. Join us: If you are passionate about patient catering, enjoy leading and supporting teams and are committed to delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality service, we would welcome your application to join the Patient Catering Team at Newham University Hospital. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Must be flexible and adaptable **Desirable** - Ability to work flexible including occasional weekends when required. - Commitment to NHS values of compassion, respect and inclusivity. ### Skills **Essential** - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Must be entrepreneurial and creative. - Problem solving skills - Ability to plan and organise workload effectively - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with staff, suppliers and other stake holders. - Customer focused **Desirable** - Experience in using catering software for menu planning and stock management ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent understanding of NHS Catering policies and compliance requirements. - Proficiency in using catering management systems for stock control and procurement. **Desirable** - Understanding of cultural and dietary requirements within a hospital setting. - Personnel and recruitment knowledge required. - Financial and commercial acumen ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience in a catering supervisory or management role (preferably healthcare or public sector) - Experience in stock control, inventory management and supplier liaison. - Relevant experience of the industry - Knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP and COSHH. - Experience in managing kitchen compliance audits and risk assessments. - Budget management experience, including cost control and resource allocation. - Quality driven management style **Desirable** - NHS or Healthcare Catering experience - Familiarity with NHS Supply Chain and Government Procurement regulations. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 6 months) - Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to Catering or Facilities Management **Desirable** - Qualification in Catering, Hospitality or Facilities Management (eg. NVQ, BTEC or degree) - Allergen Management Training - HND or city and guilds 706/1,2,3. (HND equivalent) ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 229.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10709361) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## 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.