Catering Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Catering ManagerPlease ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Job Title:Health and Safety Catering Manager - ContractDepartment:Catering / FacilitiesReports To:General ManagerLocation:DN40Salary:19.23/hourContract:Fixedterm till August 31stEssential RequirementsNEBOSHFULL CLEAN UK DRIVING LICENCEJob PurposeThe Health and Safety Catering Manager is responsible for ensuring that all catering operations are compliant with statutory food safety, health and safety legislation, and organisational policies. This role provides leadership, training, and oversight to maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and operational excellence across all food preparation, service, and storage areas.Key ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety ManagementDevelop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work across catering operations.Ensure full compliance with UK legislation includingFood Safety Act 1990,Food Hygiene Regulations,HACCP,COSHH, andHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974.Conduct regular H&S audits and inspections of all catering environments, equipment, and workflows.Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents; produce reports and followup actions.Liaise with Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), auditors, and external inspectors.Food Safety & HygieneLead on creating, implementing, and maintaining Food Safety Management Systems based on HACCP principles.Oversee temperature control logs, cleaning schedules, allergen procedures, and food storage compliance.Ensure adherence to crosscontamination controls and proper personal hygiene standards.Monitor supplier compliance and food delivery processes.Training & Staff DevelopmentDeliver ongoing training for catering staff in:Food hygiene (Level 2/3)Allergen managementManual handlingCOSHHSafer food, better businessMaintain accurate staff training records and ensure all mandatory certifications are up to date.Support team leaders and supervisors to promote a strong safety culture.Operational OversightWork closely with Catering Managers, Chefs, and Supervisors to ensure safe workflows and consistent standards.Assist in the development of operational procedures, kitchen layouts, and equipment specifications to maximise safety.Monitor and evaluate supplier performance relating to food safety.Ensure proper maintenance, servicing, and cleaning of all catering equipment.Emergency PreparednessDevelop emergency procedures for fire, equipment failure, contamination incidents, and allergen exposures.Support evacuation procedures and ensure all catering staff understand emergency roles.Lead on food safety investigations during contamination or recall events.Skills & Experience RequiredEssentialLevel 3 or higher in Food Safety & Hygiene (Level 4 preferred).NEBOSH / IOSH health & safety qualification (or willingness to work towards).Proven experience in a catering or hospitality safety management role.Strong knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, risk assessments, and food safety law.Excellent communication and training delivery skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple locations or units.Strong audit and reporting skills.DesirableExperience in education, healthcare, corporate catering, or largescale hospitality.First Aid qualification.Experience with EHO inspections.Knowledge of allergen regulations and crosscontamination management.Personal QualitiesHighly organised and detailfocused.Confident, supportive leader with a positive and proactive approach.Passionate about maintaining the highest safety standards.Strong problemsolver with the ability to work under pressure.Approachable and able to coach and motivate staff at all levels.Working ConditionsMixture of office-based work, onsite kitchen inspections, and staff training.Requires flexible working including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends. xjdpvnf Travel between sites may be required (depending on organisation).Apply online or send a Cv and cover letter to

Created: 2026-03-17