Cook Supervisor Jobs in UK 2026 (GBP 30,000 to 35,000)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is currently hiring a Cook Supervisor at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven, England. This part time role offers an annual salary ranging from £28,392 to £31,157 pro rata under the NHS Agenda for Change Band 4 pay structure. The position may qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship depending on UKVI eligibility requirements and updated immigration regulations.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community healthcare services across North Cumbria. The organisation is committed to delivering safe, high quality patient care while supporting an inclusive and compassionate workplace culture. In addition, the Trust focuses on sustainability, workforce development, and improving healthcare delivery throughout rural and remote communities.
The Cook Supervisor will be responsible for supporting the daily operation of the catering service within West Cumberland Hospital, ensuring food hygiene compliance, supervising catering staff, managing food preparation, and maintaining high standards of meal service for patients, staff, and visitors.
About the Role
This role focuses on overseeing catering operations while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and NHS service standards. The successful candidate will support the preparation and delivery of balanced meals within strict budget requirements while supervising food service operations across wards, restaurants, and coffee shop facilities.
The position also involves staff training, rota management, handling complaints, ordering supplies, and preparing fresh food items using advanced food preparation techniques. Furthermore, the candidate will support patient dietary needs in collaboration with ward staff and dieticians.
Job Duties
* Support the day to day operation of hospital catering services.
* Ensure food hygiene and food safety standards are maintained.
* Supervise and train catering staff.
* Handle complaints from wards, restaurants, and coffee shop customers.
* Manage till cashing procedures within catering outlets.
* Order food supplies and maintain stock levels.
* Prepare fresh meals, sandwiches, and snacks within set deadlines.
* Compile weekly staff rotas and allocate additional working hours efficiently.
* Support delivery of balanced meals for patients with dietary requirements.
* Collaborate with ward staff and dieticians to meet patient nutrition needs.
Job Requirements
* City and Guilds 706/1, 706/2, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification required.
* Knowledge of special diets and food preparation processes required.
* Advanced food hygiene knowledge required.
* Maths and English proficiency required.
* Experience in a Cook Supervisory role required.
* Knowledge of rota management required.
* Understanding of Food Safety Regulations required.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
* Ability to multitask and work under pressure required.
* Ability to work independently and within a team required.
* Willingness to work weekends and provide short notice cover required.
* Ability to manage complaints professionally required.
This opportunity provides a strong platform for candidates seeking long term career development within NHS catering and healthcare support services while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.
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