Catering Supervisor

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Catering Service Delivery teamfor a new band 3 Supervisor to work as part of the team of catering service delivery experts in assisting to deliver service excellence to the Leeds Teaching Hospitals patients.

The patient catering service at Leeds is about to enter a period of exciting changeand development in the delivery of excellence in patient catering services.

This is a very unique role and will be highly rewarding for the successful candidate

Expected Shortlisting Date

18/03/2026

Planned Interview Date

25/03/2026

Thepost holder will be responsible for the day to day supervision of a team ofstaff in the completion of their duties in line with local & Trust policies and procedures. A significant proportion of the role will involvethe coaching & development of the catering and customer service skills offront line Ward Housekeeping staff - including other Team Leaders and Managers - to ensure that all ward level Patient food services are delivered in a professional manner, in line with the department expectations and to the appropriate legislative and nationally required standards.

Other areas offocus of the role are the completion of product development evaluations &trials; assisting in new service roll outs and the delivery of training &briefing sessions.

Supervisory experience, Food Safety Level 3, and Hygiene in Health & Social Care Level 2, are all desirable, but training will be provided to the successcandidate if required. Skills and abilities required are included below

Ability to communicate to a widecross section of the Trust staff and Patients

Ability to carry out administrative tasks

Ability to adapt to change and leadteam through change processes

Highly motivated

Excellent organisational skills andability to manage own work load

Able to pass on relevant information to the team, in a timely manner

Ability to encourage and support their staff in the ser

Thepost holder will be responsible for the day to day supervision of a team ofstaff in the completion of their duties in line with local & Trust policies and procedures. A significant proportion of the role will involvethe coaching & development of the catering and customer service skills offront line Ward Housekeeping staff - including other Supervisors and Managers- to ensure that all ward level patient food services are delivered in aprofessional manner, in line with the department expectations and to the appropriate legislative and nationally required standards.

Key aspects of therole are also product development, evaluations and trials of patient fooditems and development of new service methods.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest trust in the UK and the Operational Facilities team is one of the largest and most diverse staffing groups withinthe trust. The Facilities team within the patient catering department p

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• Computer literate with experience of using data management and technical systems.
• Good communication skills: provide examples of where you have used influencing or conflict resolution skills to achieve a positive outcome.
• Understanding of cooking techniques and food performance.

• Cultural awareness and a positive approach to diversity.

• Level 3 Team leadership/Management (or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment)
• Level 3 food hygiene (or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment)
• Health and Safety or HACCP Level 3 qualification

• Experience of managing staff and dealing with a range of HR issues such as: performance, attendance, workforce planning, etc.
• Describe the key elements needed to deliver a successful catering service and your experience in each area.
• Understanding the impact and risks of service delivery in an acute hospital environment Evidence of leading and developing service improvements
• Understanding of different dietary requirements and the impact of nutrition on patient recovery

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.