Patient Catering Supervisor

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 criteriaA 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.