Catering Supervisor | Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management)

Posting date:	30 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 April 2026
Location:	Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0QJ
Company:	Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7897581/319-7897581SC

Summary

This role is based at within our new catering facility on the Seaton Delaval site. You will ensure a high quality catering service is provide to our NHS colleagues based at this location.

This is a Monday to Friday role with the occasional need for hours to be altered.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

You will role model high standards of Customer service and food delivery. Maintaining high standards within the kitchen environment by following all due diligence and HACCP as per our policies.

Duties include Supervision and Training the small staff team, Staffing, Rotas, Ordering of provisions, Maintaining a hygienic environment and some Basic Cooking.

In this fast paced environment, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be a team player.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

To provide a high quality catering service for, staff.
Control the organisation of the work of the department, methods used and costs involved particularly in the allocation of work, duty rotas, holiday, discipline, training and welfare of staff.
To maintain a high standard service and quality of food and beverages, including standards of hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and adherence to all Trust policies.
Responsible for simple preparation, cooking and dispatch of all types of meals, whether fresh, frozen or chilled
To act as working supervisor assisting with all catering duties and to assist in the co-ordination of the Catering Services to the Catering Manager.
Checking and accounting for cash and vouchers, keeping of records and the continuous update of the Function Diary.
Oversee the replenishing and maintenance of automatic vending machines. Must have a sound knowledge of stock control procedures.
Assist in the recruitment and selection process in association with the Hotel Services Officer.
To be flexible in working arrangements and undertake any other duties as may be required. To be willing to undertake training that is deemed necessary by the Assistant Operational Services Manager/Soft Services Manager.
This job description is not exhaustive but gives a broad indication of the main duties. It may be revised in the light of experience and changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder.


This advert closes on Monday 13 Apr 2026