Patient Catering Supervisor

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Patient Catering Supervisor The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary To be responsible for the day to day running and delivery of high quality Patient catering service across the Trust including all aspects of human and some financial resource management. To assist the Patient Catering Manager in the development of strategic operational plans, and policies whilst ensuring the delivery of a safe, quality, cost effective Patient Catering Service. To be responsible for the day to day supervising/management of all aspects of back of house departments To manage the day to day effective communication between the clinical team and catering department To work with Dieticians to ensure nutritional requirements are fulfilled. Please note: Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply *** Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change*** Main duties of the job Ensure that an appropriate structure is in place to support the delivery of Patient catering services provision Ensure that subordinate staff responsibilities and objectives are clearly defined and that managers are developed and supported to make an effective contribution to the Trust objectives. Develop and maintain effective channels of communication to ensure all staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner To ensure service delivery meets changing patient, visitor and staff requirements. To monitor and evaluate the performance of the Patient catering provision, against its agreed objectives, and be responsible for taking and implementing corrective action where necessary. To assist with the development of the service in collaboration with appropriate members of staff and to ensure that service provision matches agreed standards. To ensure the most effective use of resources, taking into account competing priorities and agreed performance targets To develop and review policies and procedures relating to all services under the scope of this role. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £15.66 to £16.54 an hour per hour including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-8247605-FM-SC Job locations Epsom Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the att