Hospital Catering jobs

At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We have a permanent Catering Team Leader role to join our team based at Houghton - Houghton Primary Care Centre Brinkburn Crescent.

• £14.52 per hour, £28,393.00 per annum, pro-rata
• 20 hours per week, hours to be confirmed
• DBS check will be conducted, training will be provided

About the Role
The Catering Team Leader is responsible for the provision of a food and beverage service with supervisory responsibility, delivered in line with health and safety requirements, food hygiene standards, Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) and NHS Property Services policies and procedures.

The role provides daytoday supervision, guidance and support to the catering team, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and at the prescribed times.

Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising the catering team to ensure delivery of a safe and highquality food and beverage service
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, food hygiene standards and organisational policies
• Supporting and monitoring staff performance, providing guidance where required
• Ensuring PLACE standards and food safety requirements are met at all times
• Maintaining service standards and supporting continuous improvement within the catering function
• Acting as a point of contact for daytoday operational issues within the catering service

What we’re looking for

• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
• Advanced food hygiene processes qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

You will also be able to:

• Supervise and support a team effectively
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Work confidently within a regulated environment
• Maintain standards under pressure

Where you’ll be

Houghton - Houghton Primary Care Centre Brinkburn Crescent

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave+ 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a purpose

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

At NHS Property Services, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know we’re here to help

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

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