About us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

About the Role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Supervisor to join our Healthcare team on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week with opportunity for overtime.

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern, working Monday-Friday, with shifts between:

• 07:00 - 15:00
• 14:00 - 21:30

You will also be required to work one weekend per month as part of the rota.

As Catering Supervisor, you'll lead the catering team on shift, ensuring excellent food quality, outstanding customer service, and a positive working environment from start to finish.

What You'll Do

• Supervise the catering team during service to ensure high standards of food quality and customer care are consistently delivered.
• Prepare and serve delicious meals to the highest standards.
• Support, coach and develop team members, leading by example to help everyone succeed.
• Act as the link between customers and the catering team, ensuring expectations are exceeded.
• Keep your manager informed of shift performance, challenges and successes.
• Ensure Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and company standards are followed at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or healthcare catering environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to motivate others.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety practices.
• Flexibility to work the rotating shift pattern and one weekend per month.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• £25,858 per annum 
• 37.5 hours per week
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a leading healthcare catering operation
• Competitive pay and employee benefits package

Join us and play a key role in delivering an exceptional catering service that makes a difference to patients, visitors and colleagues every day.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

If you're ready to make a real difference to patients, visitors and hospital staff, apply to join Medirest today.

Job Reference: com/3010/87721001/52674047/R/STC #MedirestSignature

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!