Catering Supervisor - Chorley Hospital

Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs.

Communicate with a range of service users either internal or external in person and over the telephone to understand, individual needs and provide information relating to the catering

Promote catering values

• Co-ordinate and supervise the production of simple snacks for service within the catering retail
• Co-ordinate the food service for both patient meal and retail services.
• Coordinate and supervise the cleaning either manually or with the use of mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils
• Assist with the co-ordination and management of staff in the capacity of a first line
• Assist with the management of performance issues including attendance, conduct and Complying with the appropriate Trust policies in relation to these issues
• Assist with the monitoring and management of sickness and absence, liaising with managers as In particular conduct return to work interviews following staff absence.
• Prepare staff rotas, allocating duties on a daily basis to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Participate where required within the interview and selection process for Band 2 Staff
• Actively encourage staff development following the Trusts policies and procedures
• Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating diligence at all time

Supervise Catering Assistants providing training as

• Ensure accuracy when allocating floats and cash counting at the start and end of the
• Ensure security of cash within departmental safe and whilst transporting around the Trust.
• Report any defective equipment, personal injuries or health and safety
• Escalate to a manager if necessary
• Taking the piece of equipment out of action if required.
• Proactively support the continued development of the catering service
• Maintain and develop own competence
• For more details, please see attached Job Description