Catering Supervisor, Morpeth

Job Overview

Main area Catering Grade Band B (£14.64 per hour) Contract Permanent Full time – 37.5 hours per week (including some weekend work). Job ref 263-SOL-FAC26-035.

Main Duties of the Job

• Providing day-to-day supervision of Catering Assistants.
• Ensuring the quality of the catering service.
• Ensuring procedures are followed, including food safety checks, risk assessments, and completing all necessary records.
• Producing staff rota’s and arranging cover when needed.
• Undertaking cashier duties during service times and taking responsibility for cash handling and security – holding and reconciling floats, including vending income.
• Visiting wards regularly to assess food waste and carrying out kitchen inspections.
• Speaking with service users and wards about food service.
• Proposing changes to improve service.
• Reporting faults and repairs for client and company equipment and building issues.
• Recruiting new starters and training and supporting them as they start work.

Person Specification Experience

• Experience of different types of food service.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience with cashier duties and operating a till.

Education & Qualifications

• Recognised catering qualifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2.
• NVQ Level 3 supervisory qualification or equivalent.

Skills & Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of food preparation and food service.
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene and health & safety legislation, including COSHH.
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the role.

Compensation

Band B (£14.64 per hour). There is potential to earn more with enhancements for weekend work and on‑call duties.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work, or those who have served in our armed forces.

Closing Date

26/05/2026 23:59

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