Catering Supervisor

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Catering Supervisor

The closing date is 29 July 2026

The ideal candidate needs to have experience of working in a large-scale food operation, be able to delegate work and take responsibility for ensuring all working practices are adhered to.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state of the art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Job Purpose:

Provide day-to-day supervision of catering staff within the patient meals service, ensuring staff are effectively deployed to meet service demands and patient requirements.

Allocate duties and work schedules, monitor performance, and provide guidance, support, and instruction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standards.

Ensure catering staff comply with all food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control policies, taking prompt action to address any non-compliance.

Conduct regular checks to ensure meals are prepared, transported, and served in line with dietary, cultural, and clinical requirements, including special and therapeutic diets.

Support staff training, induction, and ongoing development, identifying training needs and assisting with coaching and performance improvement.

Act as the first point of contact for staff queries, concerns, and operational issues, escalating matters appropriately in line with Trust procedures.

Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and conduct, addressing issues in accordance with first-line management responsibilities and Trust policies.

Ensure staff present a professional appearance at all times and deliver a courteous, patient focused service.

Maintain accurate records and ensure all patient and service related information is handled securely and confidentially at all times.

Working Pattern: 5 days a week - working weekends and weekday. Either early 8 4pm or late shift 12 8pm

For further information please contact: Natasha Faber

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification General Requirements

See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

-13680

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust