Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available based at Leighton Hospital within the Catering Department working as part of Estates and Facilities Division. Are you that person who has passion in leading a team? Then you might be the Catering Supervisor we are looking for, we are looking for someone who can work of their own initiative and lead a team moving forward. Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a health environment preparing meals for patients and also experience working in a commercial kitchen and serving the general public. Full and ongoing training will be provided. Main duties of the job The catering department is a fast paced friendly working environment within the hospital. Our aim is always to ensure patient services and retail services are delivered to the highest standards. The Catering Supervisors role is to ensure that a high Standard of patient services and also to supervise all retail outlets including The Bistro, Caf Express and The Trust shop as and when required covering Haccp, quality control, Training and monitoring of staff. The post is varied and covers all areas of the department. Uniforms are also provided. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-E&F-838-C Job locations Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities To provide operational support to the Management team to ensure the agreed service levels are consistently achieved, To understand and practice good food hygiene principles in accordance with the Food Hygiene Regulations. To ensure effective running of the Catering Quality Systems. To ensure work is carried out in compliance with agreed Health & Safety Standards. To provide job leadership and guidance for all staff responsible for food services. To carry out daily quality checks aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and carry out customer care training for all staff. To ensure that all staff employed on food service show due diligence in their food handling practices, and carry out their duties within the requirements of current legislation. To ensure premises are left to the agreed level of cleanliness, and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to at all times, along with HACCP Systems. To attend meetings as required. To take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided and to contribute toward and support service improvements. To monitor, review and implement appropriate staff training. STAFF SUPERVISION Ensure that supervisory activities throughout the Department comply with requirements of Investors in People, Improving Working Lives and Trust policies and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities To provide operational support to the Management team to ensure the agreed service levels are consistently achieved, To understand and practice good food hygiene principles in accordance with the Food Hygiene Regulations. To ensure effective running of the Catering Quality Systems. To ensure work is carried out in compliance with agreed Health & Safety Standards. To provide job leadership and guidance for all staff responsible for food services. To carry out daily quality checks aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and carry out customer care training for all staff. To ensure that all staff employed on food service show due diligence in their food handling practices, and carry out their duties within the requirements of current legislation. To ensure premises are left to the agreed level of cleanliness, and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to at all times, along with HACCP Systems. To attend meetings as required. To take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided and to contribute toward and support service improvements. To monitor, review and implement appropriate staff training. STAFF SUPERVISION Ensure that supervisory activities throughout the Department comply with requirements of Investors in People, Improving Working Lives and Trust policies and procedures. Person Specification Previous supervisory experience Essential Some experience Desirable Catering experience Computer literate Desirable Training will be given Catering experience Desirable Some catering experience Person Specification Previous supervisory experience Essential Some experience Desirable Catering experience Computer literate Desirable Training will be given Catering experience Desirable Some catering experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)