Catering Supervisor for Back of House Operations 37.5 Hours per week Shifts: 5 over 7, 07:00 to 15:00 and 11:00 to 19:00 £12.75 per hour Location is Central Manchester Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline the destination you should input is: M13 9WL Please take the time to read the attached job description Job Introduction You care for our patients. We care for your career. We are seeking a dedicated Catering Supervisor to join our team at Manchester Foundation Trust. This is a back of house management role, primarily responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, supervising catering staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining high quality food service in a clinical environment. This role focuses on managing the catering process behind the scenes to support patient care. What you’ll do: Supervise catering staff working in the kitchen and food preparation areas, ensuring smooth operational workflows. Allocate duties and responsibilities to the catering team, providing guidance and support. Monitor compliance with HACCP regulations, temperature controls, and record keeping to ensure food safety standards are met. Conduct regular checks on kitchen equipment and facilities, reporting maintenance issues promptly. Ensure all kitchen and catering areas are kept clean, hygienic, and well maintained. Manage stock levels and assist with inventory control in the back of house areas. Support staff training, including health and safety, manual handling, and infection control procedures. Maintain effective communication with ward staff and other departments to coordinate food service needs. What you bring: Experience working in a catering or kitchen environment (desirable). Strong understanding of health and safety, manual handling, and food hygiene regulations. Excellent communication and team management skills. Ability to respond professionally to operational challenges and unpredictable situations. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety. What we offer: Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones: Mental health and wellbeing resources Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support) Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access Discounts on high street brands for you and your family Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources Retirement savings plan and life insurance Full training and protective uniform provided. Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development. Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities. Flexible working and a dynamic team environment Competitive pay Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo. We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait! About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.