Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months | 30 hrs per week
As a Catering Supervisor, you will support the Catering Manager and Head Cook in delivering high-quality catering services across the Acute site. You will supervise staff, maintain food safety standards, and ensure efficient daily operations. This includes overseeing food preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors--covering a range of dietary needs including special and ethnic diets.
About You
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Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent).
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Knowledge of food safety standards and special dietary requirements.
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Experience in a catering or hospitality role
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Enthusiasm for working in a busy team environment.
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Flexible and proactive approach to service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Catering Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Oversee catering staff and daily food production, ensuring safe and high-quality service.
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Plan and cost menus where required, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained.
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Maintain high cleanliness standards across all areas of the Catering department.
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Support food safety compliance and quality assurance procedures.
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Monitor daily workloads and staffing to meet service demands.
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Engage with patients, staff, and visitors to provide a positive catering experience.
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Help with broader support services when needed to maintain service continuity.
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Contribute to team leadership, motivation, and performance improvement.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification
- City & Guilds Cleaning 706-1 and 706-2 or equivalent NVQ or ILM Team leader/Supervisor Level 3
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Safety Certificate and Allergen awareness training - be willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- To have previous catering experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to work under pressure
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently using initiative to decide on the most appropriate action
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To have good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification
- City & Guilds Cleaning 706-1 and 706-2 or equivalent NVQ or ILM Team leader/Supervisor Level 3
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Safety Certificate and Allergen awareness training - be willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- To have previous catering experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to work under pressure
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently using initiative to decide on the most appropriate action
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To have good communication skills
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.
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.
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).
