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£13.60 - £21.55 per hour
Job Ref: JN -012026-126912_1769182276

Catering Supervisor - NHS (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Location: Trust‑wide (RVI & Freeman) - Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pay Band: 3

Contract Type

  • Temporary ongoing with Blue Arrow
  • Opportunity to become permanent after 12 weeks

Pay Rates

  • Monday-Friday: £13.60 per hour
  • Saturday: £17.22 per hour
  • Sunday: £21.55 per hour

Role Overview

A hands‑on supervisory position responsible for leading a catering shift within a hospital environment. The role focuses on food production and service, food hygiene and safety standards, quality control, and staff supervision.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise catering staff during shifts
  • Prepare, cook, plate, and serve meals to patients
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP, and Health & Safety
  • Manage staff rotas and cover staffing issues
  • Monitor stock levels and reduce food waste
  • Ensure a clean, professional, and safe working environment

Essential Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 706/2 in Food Preparation
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete within 4 weeks)
  • Basic IT skills (Word and Excel)
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a hot environment
  • Reliable, flexible, and customer‑focused

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Experience in large‑scale catering
  • Knowledge of HACCP and allergen awareness
  • Previous supervisory or management experience

Why Apply?

  • Ongoing temporary role with a clear route to permanency
  • Competitive enhanced weekend pay rates
  • Opportunity to work within a respected NHS Trust
  • Full support from Blue Arrow throughout the assignment

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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