Catering Supervisor

Overview

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust have an excellent opportunity to join the Catering Team as a Catering Supervisor. Are you a passionate leader ready to guide a team? If so, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is looking for you! This role will allow you to work independently and lead a team effectively.

Main Duties of the Job

The post-holder will lead and supervise the catering team in the provision and delivery of all patient catering services, specifically focusing on patient meals, retail, and hospitality in alignment with the NHS food review. Responsibilities include:

• Cash handling and audits
• Creating and managing rotas
• Addressing sickness and assisting in daily management at Queen's Hospital

This role requires initiative and awareness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes working on weekends and Bank Holidays. Full training will be provided.

About University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

As a trusted organisation at the heart of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's communities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust recognise the significant role University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust play in supporting public health. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's fundamental values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's work and are reflected in University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's company culture.

Benefits

In return for your commitment, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment through your integration into University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's team
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, and onsite fitness classes

Key Facts

• University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust manage an average of 4810 outpatient appointments daily.
• University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England, averaging 2077 patients weekly.
• University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's A&E departments see an average of 1115 patients every day, making University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust the 3rd largest in the country.
• University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust completed almost 33,700 planned surgical operations across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's 57 operating theatres.
• University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust carry out over 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital offering a wide range of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Level 3 Food Safety
• Supervisory (Leadership) Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in cash handling and working with electronic cash tills
• Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• Experience in customer service with key stakeholders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a Disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service for any previous criminal convictions.