Job overview
To be responsible for the day to day running and delivery of high quality Patient catering service across the Trust including all aspects of human and some financial resource management.
To assist the Patient Catering Manager in the development of strategic operational plans, and policies whilst ensuring the delivery of a safe, quality, cost effective Patient Catering Service.
To be responsible for the day to day supervising/management of all aspects of back of house departments
To manage the day to day effective communication between the clinical team and catering department
To work with Dieticians to ensure nutritional requirements are fulfilled.
Please note: Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply
***Salary £14.44 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Main duties of the job
Ensure that an appropriate structure is in place to support the delivery of Patient catering services provision
Ensure that subordinate staff responsibilities and objectives are clearly defined and that managers are developed and supported to make an effective contribution to the Trust objectives.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication to ensure all staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner
To ensure service delivery meets changing patient, visitor and staff requirements.
To monitor and evaluate the performance of the Patient catering provision, against its agreed objectives, and be responsible for taking and implementing corrective action where necessary.
To assist with the development of the service in collaboration with appropriate members of staff and to ensure that service provision matches agreed standards.
To ensure the most effective use of resources, taking into account competing priorities and agreed performance targets
To develop and review policies and procedures relating to all services under the scope of this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Please note: Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply
***Salary £14.44 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
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This advert is for Retail Catering Supervisor with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £14.87 per hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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