Job Title: Catering Supervisor

Location: Craigavon Area Hospital

Duration: Temporary

Salary: Band 3

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Two shift patterns available:

• 5 days out of 7, including every other weekend, working on a rota basis between 7:30am – 8:00pm
• Monday to Friday, working on a rota basis between 7:30am – 8:00pm

Apple Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for 2 Catering Supervisors to join their Catering Department based at Craigavon Area Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced catering professional to supervise the delivery of a high-quality catering service within a busy healthcare environment, ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team within one or more catering service areas, including the dining room, coffee bar and patient meal service.
• Audit, monitor and maintain acceptable standards of catering services, implementing action plans where required.
• Ensure compliance with dietary requirements and allergen legislation.
• Assist with the planning and supervision of staff work schedules and rotas.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed, with accurate completion and monitoring of documentation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, portion control and service.
• Promote and maintain excellent personal hygiene and food hygiene standards across the team.
• Report food quality issues, equipment faults, accidents, incidents and pest sightings promptly.
• Ensure the correct and economical use of food provisions, consumables and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Safety Regulations, Environmental Cleanliness, Waste Management procedures and the correct use of protective clothing.
• Complete dining room audits and implement improvements where required.
• Contribute ideas for staff menus and new product development.
• Participate in the induction, training and development of catering staff.
• Assist with duty rota planning and organising staff cover to maximise resources.
• Respond to telephone enquiries and take appropriate action.
• Undertake cash handling duties when required.
• Assist in the management and recording of staff discipline, grievances and sickness absence.
• Participate in the handling of complaints in line with Trust policy.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Ward Managers and Heads of Department.
• Attend all mandatory and role-specific training as required.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a customer/patient service role in either a Healthcare environment or the Hospitality Industry.
• Willingness to undergo appropriate training, including Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived where an applicant’s disability prohibits driving but they have access to suitable alternative transport to carry out the duties of the post.
• Flexible with regard to working arrangements to meet the demands of the post, including working weekends and evenings as part of a rota.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date and includes your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.