Back of House Catering Supervisor

Sodexo France; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Manchester is looking for a Catering Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations at Manchester Foundation Trust. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring kitchen hygiene, managing stock, and complying with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage challenges effectively. The position offers competitive pay and benefits like mental health resources and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training provided

Opportunities for learning and development

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment is desirable.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, manual handling, and food hygiene regulations.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Ability to respond professionally to operational challenges.
• Good organisational skills for effective task prioritisation.
• Commitment to high cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise catering staff for smooth operational workflows.
• Allocate duties and responsibilities to the catering team.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP regulations and food safety.
• Conduct checks on kitchen equipment and report issues.
• Ensure kitchen and catering areas are clean and hygienic.
• Manage stock levels and assist with inventory control.
• Support staff training on health and safety and infection control.
• Maintain communication with ward staff for food service.

Skills

Experience in catering or kitchen environment

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage unpredictable situations

Commitment to cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

Catering Supervisor Back of House Role

£12.75 Per Hour • 37.5 Hours Per Week • Shifts: 5 over 7, 07:00 to 15:00 and 11:00 to 19:00

Location: Central Manchester Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

We are seeking a dedicated Catering Supervisor to join our team at Manchester Foundation Trust. This is a back of house management role, primarily responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, supervising catering staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining high quality food service in a clinical environment. This role focuses on managing the catering process behind the scenes to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise catering staff working in the kitchen and food preparation areas, ensuring smooth operational workflows.
• Allocate duties and responsibilities to the catering team, providing guidance and support.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP regulations, temperature controls, and record keeping to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Conduct regular checks on kitchen equipment and facilities, reporting maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure all kitchen and catering areas are kept clean, hygienic, and well maintained.
• Manage stock levels and assist with inventory control in the back of house areas.
• Support staff training, including health and safety, manual handling, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with ward staff and other departments to coordinate food service needs.

What you bring

• Experience working in a catering or kitchen environment (desirable).
• Strong understanding of health and safety, manual handling, and food hygiene regulations.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Ability to respond professionally to operational challenges and unpredictable situations.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.

What we offer

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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