Job overview

Stores & Stock Control Supervisor (Catering Department)

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to oversee stock control, goods receiving, storage compliance, and kitchen stores management within a busy catering department. The successful candidate will ensure that stock levels support production requirements while maintaining strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HACCP principles, and all relevant Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.

This is a key role within the catering team, working closely with the Catering Manager, chefs, and suppliers to maintain quality, efficiency, and cost control across the department.

Main duties of the job

1. To maintain a strict stock control system in line with production requirements and to order provisions accordingly.

2. To ensure the stores within the kitchen area are always clean and tidy and cleaning schedules are adhered to.

3. To assist the department in sourcing competitive suppliers.

4. To ensure the delivery of goods at an acceptable standard of quality whilst fully in line with the standard of quality whilst fully in line with Standard Operating Procedures and HACCP.

5. Check provisions and vehicles on delivery for quality, appearance and quantity and ensure the standards fall in line with Standing Operating Procedure’s.

6. Liaise with Catering Manager or deputy regarding ordering of provisions and ensure quantities are maintained and kept, to identify minimum levels.

7. Ensure stock is rotated effectively.

8. Ensure cleaning schedules are adhered to and acceptable levels of cleanliness and tidiness are maintained.

9. Liaise with chefs to ensure correct portioning rationalisation for required food production needs.

10. Continuously monitor and review standards and procedures under the guidance of the Catering Manager.

11. Ensure all hygiene and Health and Safety Legislation is adhered to regarding food storage.

12. Implement stock control system to follow HACCP and ensure audit trails are maintained

Working for our organisation

Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). HIF supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing Room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front Desk, Reception, Waste Management, Courier Services, Security Services and Domestics.

Our mission is to be an exceptional provider of integrated facilities for the benefit of our communities, our staff and our partners.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the company does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.