Catering Health and Safety Manager
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Lincoln
Health and Safety Catering Manager Job Title: Health and Safety Catering Manager - Contract Department: Catering / Facilities Reports To: General Manager Location: DN40 Salary: £19.23/hour Contract: Fixed-term till August 31st Essential Requirements • NEBOSH, • Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work across catering operations., • Ensure full compliance with UK legislation including Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene Regulations, HACCP, COSHH, and Health 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 follow-up actions., • Liaise with Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), auditors, and external inspectors. Food Safety & Hygiene, • Lead 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 cross-contamination controls and proper personal hygiene standards., • Monitor supplier compliance and food delivery processes. Training & Staff Development, • Deliver ongoing training for catering staff in:, • Food hygiene (Level 2/3), • Allergen management, • Manual handling, • COSHH, • Safer food, better business, • Maintain 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 Oversight, • Work 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 Preparedness, • Develop 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 Required Essential, • Level 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. Desirable, • Experience in education, healthcare, corporate catering, or large-scale hospitality., • First Aid qualification., • Experience with EHO inspections., • Knowledge of allergen regulations and cross-contamination management. Personal Qualities, • Highly organised and detail-focused., • Confident, supportive leader with a positive and proactive approach., • Passionate about maintaining the highest safety standards., • Strong problem-solver with the ability to work under pressure., • Approachable and able to coach and motivate staff at all levels. Working Conditions, • Mixture of office-based work, onsite kitchen inspections, and staff training., • Requires flexible working including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends., • Travel between sites may be required (depending on organisation). Apply online or send a Cv and cover letter to JBRP1_UKTJ