Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts will cover 7am to 3pm or 12pm to 8pm)
- Job ref
- 419-7343242-CS-FM
- Employer
- York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management’
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Catering Supervisor - Acute Patient
Band 3
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours per week, working weekends and Bank Holidays
Base - York
Would you like a career in an organisation you can be proud to work for? We have an opportunity to join our Hospital Catering Team.
Applicants must have a good standard of education (GCSE pass or NVQ Level 1). Previous Supervisory experience is desirable along with Basic Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or 3.
You will need a pleasant manner, be friendly and approachable; have the ability to empathise with staff and be diplomatic; good communication skills; interpersonal and organisational skills; the ability to work under pressure and prioritise own and other workloads; the ability to delegate efficiently.
Main duties of the job
- Compilation and management of duty rosters, ensuring adequate staff are available to provide agreed service levels
- Support with staff training and maintenance of staff records
- Basic computer skills
- Ensure all paperwork at ward level is completed by staff according to policy and procedure
- Monitor food waste levels and temperature controls
- Carry out audits
- Brief and support staff on departmental issues
- Liaise with ward staff, patients or relatives regarding special food requirements
- Ensure enough stock available to replenish wards
The post holder will be required to be flexible according to the needs and resources of the department and directorate, and may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health’s standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- You will go through an induction programme on appointment for a number of weeks to provide the relevant training required for the role
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
- Good basic education including reading, writing and numeracy skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Etterley
- Job title
- Catering Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 726068
- Additional information
Sandra Milner
Compliance & Development Coordinator
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