Catering Supervisor Penrith Hospital

Catering Supervisor Penrith Hospital

The closing date is 10 June 2026.

We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to work in the busy and friendly catering team at Penrith Hospital. Working hours are between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm, Monday to Sunday.

Main Duties

• Responsible for day‑to‑day operation of the catering service within the café and wards.
• Prepare food and work with the Community Catering Manager to devise menus.
• Ensure food and hygiene standards are met, adhering to all Food Safety Regulations and legislation.
• Follow HACCP and COSHH.
• 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.
• Cash 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.

Qualifications

• Supervisory Qualification (ILM Level 3) or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene.
• Maths and English qualifications.
• Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking.
• Level 3 Food Safety.

Experience

• Experience in a catering supervisory role.
• Food ordering.
• NHS experience.

Knowledge

• Food Safety Regulations.
• Equality issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.

Personal Attributes

• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with complaints or queries.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. The cost of the DBS will be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa must check eligibility against the UKVI salary threshold; sponsorship may not be available if the threshold is not met.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• NHS discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle‑to‑work.
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro‑rated).

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