Catering Supervisor​/Cook

Main area Estates and Facilities Grade NHS AfC:
Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

Site Leigh Infirmary Town Leigh Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/02/2026 23:59

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a dynamic Catering Supervisor/Cook to join our passionate team.

Based a Leigh Infirmary the post will be responsible for the preparation and supervision of meal service to patients, staff and visitors.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day between the hours of 6am and 7:30pm.

The candidate should demonstrate a passion for food and great customer care skills that will deliver high standards of care with compassion to both patients and customers. Strong leadership skills are required.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.

To ensure meals are produced to the highest standards, following food safety legislation and protocols, under the direction of the Assistant Catering Manager.

Complete and manage paperwork and documents associated with the delivery of service. Support and assist the Assistant Catering Managers as required.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Planning and Organisational Duties

Organisation of the Kitchen and Associated areas

Allocation of work to Catering Assistants

Supervision of food production and service, including the satisfactory completion of monitoring forms Responsible for ensuring preparation, cooking and service of meals occurs to strict timetables and deadlines.

Ensure all meals conform to the correct recipe, quantity, quality and appearance. Forecasting menu requirement based on historical data

Checking monitoring /audit forms for accuracy and to ensure remedial action has been taken.

Ensure adherence to Food Safety Legislation and local codes of practice.

In the event of a Major Incident or critical failure, the correct procedures are followed and action is taken so meal service can be continued.

Assist management in the planning of menus and recipes.

Assist management in the production of food safety protocols including Critical control points.

Understand the need for special therapeutic and cultural dietary requirements.

Attend relevant meetings

Production and management of relevant paperwork to support the business of the Trust.

Have a good understanding of the function of catering equipment, reporting mechanical defects when they occur.

Change menus at short notice if suppliers have failed to deliver

Could be asked to test new recipes or new products

Input data into computer systems and update spreadsheets as required

Always maintain a professional attitude, follow strict personal hygiene and appearance codes.

Monitor waste, propose action required to Managers.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

Maintain good communication with colleagues regarding daily activities.

Attend relevant meetings

Liaise with suppliers regarding quality of products or services

Liaise with external agencies as requested.

Liaise across Wards and Departments. Visits wards frequently to chat to patients and staff regarding…