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Bistro Catering Supervisor
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7 including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref
421-HIF-3076R-A
Employer
Harrogate Integrated Facilities
Employer type
NHS
Site
Harrogate district hospital
Town
Harrogate
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/07/2025 23:59

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Bistro Catering Supervisor

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

The Catering Service must function within Trust/HIF Catering policies and procedures and to strict legal requirements whilst maintaining and improving quality of service. As Head of the kitchen team, it is your responsibility to ensure that all members at that time are suitably informed and equipped to produce this customer centred service.

Main duties of the job

1              Training of catering assistants, new starters or other nominated staff. To assume responsibility as directed by the FOH Manager in liaison with the Catering Services Manager or assistant catering services

2              Maintenance of stringent hygiene standards within the Dining Room, Wash Up area and any areas within the Kitchen used by food service staff.

3              Keeping the Food Service Supervisor, Catering Services Manager and assistant catering manager fully informed of any problems, which may impact on the smooth running of the department, or the efficiency of the meal service.

4              Allocation and control of duties to subordinate staff in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor.

5              Maintain high levels of discipline, conduct, courtesy industry and teamwork amongst the staff in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor, catering Services Manager and the assistant catering services manger

6              Ensuring that all staff on duty are clean and presentable, and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

7              Dealing with suggestions, complaints and comments from staff or patients in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor and Head Chef or Assistant Head Chef.

8              Maintenance of good consumer relations.

9              Reduction of food waste within the food service areas of operation in liaison with the Food Service Supervisor and Head Chef and Assistant Head Chef.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) was formed in 2018 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District Foundation NHS Trust. We supply a wide range of services to the hospitals and community sites, including; cleaning, catering, portering, hotel services, estates maintenance, sterile services, equipment library, security, car parking, general office, energy, waste and environmental impact reduction.

One of our XX dedicated HIF colleagues, is often the first person a patient or visitor meets when they come to Harrogate District Hospital and can make a really positive difference to them. Our work is also vital to ensure that our colleagues in the medical teams have the facilities and equipment they need to provide excellent care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Leanne Alston @ [email protected] 

Person specification

qualifications and experience

Essential criteria
  • Level two Food Hygiene certificate (IEHO)
  • Previous experience of supervising staff.
  • Experience of dealing with general public
Desirable criteria
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
  • Previous NHS experience

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leanne Alston
Job title
FOH Catering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01423 558737
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