Catering Supervisor/Cook

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	11 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	£24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24937.00 - £26598.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	25 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Leigh, WN7 1HS
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9302-26-0059

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Planning and Organisational Duties Organisation of the Kitchen and Associated areas Allocation of work to Catering Assistants Supervision of food production and service, including the satisfactory completion of monitoring forms Responsible for ensuring preparation, cooking and service of meals occurs to strict timetables and deadlines. Ensure all meals conform to the correct recipe, quantity, quality and appearance. Forecasting menu requirement based on historical data Checking monitoring /audit forms for accuracy and to ensure remedial action has been taken. Ensure adherence to Food Safety Legislation and local codes of practice. In the event of a Major Incident or critical failure, the correct procedures are followed and action is taken so meal service can be continued. Assist management in the planning of menus and recipes. Assist management in the production of food safety protocols including Critical control points. Understand the need for special therapeutic and cultural dietary requirements. Attend relevant meetings Production and management of relevant paperwork to support the business of the Trust. Have a good understanding of the function of catering equipment, reporting mechanical defects when they occur. Change menus at short notice if suppliers have failed to deliver Could be asked to test new recipes or new products Input data into computer systems and update spreadsheets as required Always maintain a professional attitude, follow strict personal hygiene and appearance codes. Monitor waste, propose action required to Managers. Communications and Key Working Relationships Maintain good communication with colleagues regarding daily activities. Attend relevant meetings Liaise with suppliers regarding quality of products or services Liaise with external agencies as requested. Liaise across Wards and Departments. Visits wards frequently to chat to patients and staff regarding meal services client requests, and queries at ward level.This will include advising patients of ingredients and allergens in products, discussing with patients who may have difficulty choosing from the menus, devising special menus or changing recipes to suit the individuals needs, explaining dysphagia descriptors etc Compliance with Trust and Local procedures. Responsibility for Finance Adhere to Trust Standing Financial Instructions Requirement to cash handle, using Dining Room tills or emptying vending machines. Could be required to secure the Department at the end of a shift Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment Ensuring portion control and minimising waste Controlling allocation of overtime Ensure stock is issued as per Financial procedure for accounting purposes Compliance with Trust and Local procedures Responsibility for Human Resources Demonstrate own duties to new starters Attend courses as directed, ensure compliance with mandatory training Compliance with Trust and Local procedures Complete time sheet or work record d Responsible for the welfare of staff under their responsibility, including the completion of return to work interviews following sickness/absence and also the first line disciplinary and grievance issues. Cascade information to the wider team e.g. complete team briefs Responsibility for Health & Safety Responsible for ensuring own safety at work Ensuring all safety procedures are followed and adhered to by catering staff Compliance with Trust, Risk Assessment and Datix reporting procedures Compliance with local & legislative Food Safety Policies & associated documentation Compliance Trust and Local procedures Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching Complete local induction with new starters Attend relevant courses as directed Ensure all catering staff complete required training Work Circumstances & on-call Required to work unsocial hours Expected to work in the kitchen/dining room. Exposure to cold, refrigerated, hot and humid environments Expected to travel between units as and when required Contact with patients on wards as and when required