Cook Team Supervisor

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	02 Ebrill 2026
Cyflog:	£25,760.00 i £27,476.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£25760.00 - £27476.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	30 Ebrill 2026
Lleoliad:	Dawlish, EX7 0NR
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9369-26-0264

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Job Purpose To provide and maintain a quality catering service in compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, according to individual patient needs. The post holder is a working team leader responsible for the direct supervision of all relevant Facilities Staff and to oversee standards. Duties and Responsibilities Communication & Working Relationships The post holder will be expected to establish good working relationships with team members to gain confidence, motivation and cooperation. Liaise with Ward Managers/Heads of Department and other relevant staff, patient groups, etc to establish good communications. Planning & Organisation The post holder will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and dispatch of cooked foods to wards and the staff restaurant. Maintain safe practices during food storage, preparation, cooking, serving and presentation of all food to both patients and staff. Ensure personal hygiene and safe practices are maintained at all times. Ensure illnesses are reported immediately and the necessary action is taken. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy Assists patients/clients during incidental contact/provide ancillary services to patients/clients. Provide food information and food advice to patients/clients. Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility The Mental Health Services have an on-going in-service training programme in which the post holder will be expected to participate. To implement policy for own work area and propose changes to working practice in the kitchen environment. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources The post holder will be expected to control the cost of the Catering Services as directed by the Catering Manager. Order commodities through procedures laid down by the Trust and ensure the quality of goods delivered meet the correct specification, Uphold efficient systems of control in the receipt, issue of goods and control food waste. The post holder will be expected to ensure a safe working environment at all times, reporting faulty equipment and necessary repairs to premises and equipment and ensure accidents are reported. Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management The post holder will be involved in the training of Facilities Assistants (Catering) working in the kitchen in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the supervision of them when deputising for the Catering Manager, including day to day operational decisions and delegation of work. Ensure implementation of correct cleaning practices is carried out to maintain a hygienic environment. Information Resources & Administrative Duties The post holder will be expected to complete departmental paperwork in accordance with Trust standing instructions and to record and maintain all records as required in compliance with the 1990 Foods Safety Act and EU Food Hygiene Regulations 2004, along with the Trust policies. Produce staff duty rotas and maintain records as required. Hours to be covered within own timetable if necessary. Plans work of kitchen and adjusts work schedule regularly when deputising for the Catering Manager. Any Other Specific Tasks Required To carry out any other reasonable request of the Catering Manager or Facilities Manager. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis. General Information Confidentiality The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, individuals and Patient information. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the Data Protection Act. Equality & Diversity Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those who access services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Trust. Recovery It is a requirement of all employees to have an understanding of the broad principals of the Recovery Approach and to incorporate them into every aspect of their work in support of the Trusts aim to provide services that support peoples recovery through being holistic and promoting social inclusion, self management, personal autonomy and independence. Risk Management / Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Records Management The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements. Clinical Governance The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the Trust to provide high quality services. Prevention and Control of healthcare Associated Infection The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection. Smoking The Trust operates a non smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff. Policies & Procedures Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. Copies of Trust policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or extern