Food Services Supervisor

Applications are invited for a Food Services Supervisor to work within the Catering Department, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI).

Hours of duty: 37 per week. Weekend work will be involved.

Times of Work:
Earliest start 6.30am, latest finish 8pm.

Duties will include the organisation of work rotas, the effective deployment of staff and day to day supervision of all aspects of preparation, service, cleaning and wash up related to the provision of a high quality catering service to Patients, Staff, Visitors and Functions.

Informal enquiries to - Kerry.willmottt

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website:

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us pages NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

APPLICATION PROCESS - Application process details available from the recruitment portal. Please ensure you enter your email address accurately and check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) for updates.

Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail and you should check your Jobtrain account for updates.

Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues.

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• CVs - Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Assessment Form - Within the application you are required to answer three questions. Please ensure these statements are written by yourself and are unique. The section times out after 30 minutes. Build your reply in a Word document and paste into Jobtrain if needed.
• Amendments - Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Post closings - Posts close at midnight on the indicated date; vacancies may close early due to volume of applications, so submit promptly.

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND – Some posts may require a criminal records check. If successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity in the workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

PUBLIC PROTECTION Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, young people and adults. All related policies and guidance underpin NHSDG core business.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM NHS Dumfries and Galloway must check entitlement to work for all prospective employees.

WORK VISA If you require a Work Visa, check eligibility at the Home Office site. It is essential to have the right to work or sponsorship eligibility before submitting your application. Sponsorship cannot be provided for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION NHS Dumfries & Galloway require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate regulatory body where applicable.