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Main area 208715 Penrith Catering Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: 4 Week rolling rota 23.5 hours a week Hours Part time – 23.5 hours per week (Working 4 week rolling rota shifts M-F 7.30–3.00/11.00–6.30 S&S 7.30–13.30/12.30/6.30) Job ref 262-A-26-7941420-A
Site Penrith Hospital, Town PenrithSalary £25,760 – £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period YearlyClosing 10/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to work in the busy and friendly catering team at Penrith Hospital. The working hours are between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm, working shifts Monday to Sunday. We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service, who will work as part of a small team, providing and maintaining an efficient catering service. As the Supervisor you would be responsible for ensuring the service runs smoothly from devising the menu to ordering the food.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Catering Service within a café & Ward
- Prepare food and work with Community Catering Manager to devise menus
- Ensure food and hygiene standards are met, ensuring adherence to all Food Safety Regulations and Legislation
- Follow HACCP and COSHH guidelines
- Report faults and hazards to the appropriate person
- Keep records for traceability
- Train staff and ensure mandatory training is complete
- Deal with any issues arising within the catering department
- Cashing up at the end of the day
- Order food and work with the Community Catering Manager to devise menus
- Manage stock and order from approved suppliers
Benefits
- 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
- NHS Discounts*Subject to eligibility
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
- Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
Employment Requirements & Eligibility
- Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant applicants who meet all essential criteria are guaranteed an interview
- Applicants requiring a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa must meet the UKVI salary threshold or the occupation must be on the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). If not eligible, application will not be progressed.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check required (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1975). DBS charges subject to deduction from salary.
Person specification
Experience
- Experience in a Catering Supervisory role
- Food ordering experience
- Previous NHS Experience
Qualifications
- Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certification
- Maths and English qualifications
- Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking
- Level 3 Food Safety certification
Knowledge
- Food Safety Regulations
- Equality issues awareness
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi‑task
Personal Circumstances
- Flexibility in working hours
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Able to deal with complaints or queries
*Subject to eligibility
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