**Please note this vacancy is open open to current employees of NHS Golden Jubilee**
We are seeking a motivated and hands‑on Catering Team Leader to support the delivery of high‑quality patient, staff and visitor catering services across the hospital. In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day supervision of Catering Assistants and ensure safe, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. This includes supporting meal services across wards, clinics, and our staff/visitor dining room, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
Working as part of the Catering Team on a rotational shift pattern, you will provide visible leadership, organise staff rotas, monitor food safety documentation, and help maintain a clean, safe and well‑run catering environment.
You will work 24 hours per week, delivered across 12‑hour shifts, with working hours falling between 7am and 8pm as part of a rotational roster covering all service areas.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supervising catering staff across patient, staff and visitor services.
* Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety standards. Supporting and motivating staff, delivering training, coaching and one‑to‑one meetings.
* Monitoring food quality, temperatures and hygiene practices.
* Participating in audits and maintaining accurate departmental records.
* Assisting in daily operational decisions, managing rotas, and responding to service needs.
Essential requirements:
* Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
* NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Skills (or working towards).
* Supervisory experience within a catering environment.
* Ability to work to targets and deadlines and make independent operational decisions.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and lead a team.
* Experience working within tight budgets and delivering high‑quality service.
* Ability to conduct training, coaching and staff appraisals.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering a consistently high standard of catering service and who is ready to take the next step in leadership.
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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