Catering Supervisor - NHS (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Location: Trust‑wide (RVI & Freeman) - Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pay Band: 3
Contract Type
- Temporary ongoing with Blue Arrow
- Opportunity to become permanent after 12 weeks
Pay Rates
- Monday-Friday: £13.60 per hour
- Saturday: £17.22 per hour
- Sunday: £21.55 per hour
Role Overview
A hands‑on supervisory position responsible for leading a catering shift within a hospital environment. The role focuses on food production and service, food hygiene and safety standards, quality control, and staff supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise catering staff during shifts
- Prepare, cook, plate, and serve meals to patients
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP, and Health & Safety
- Manage staff rotas and cover staffing issues
- Monitor stock levels and reduce food waste
- Ensure a clean, professional, and safe working environment
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 706/2 in Food Preparation
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete within 4 weeks)
- Basic IT skills (Word and Excel)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a hot environment
- Reliable, flexible, and customer‑focused
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Experience in large‑scale catering
- Knowledge of HACCP and allergen awareness
- Previous supervisory or management experience
Why Apply?
- Ongoing temporary role with a clear route to permanency
- Competitive enhanced weekend pay rates
- Opportunity to work within a respected NHS Trust
- Full support from Blue Arrow throughout the assignment
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