Job reference: 259823
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 24/11/2026
Job Type: Support Services
Location: NHS Fife - Dunfermline area
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 11/11/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife
Department: Catering

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The Catering Manager will lead,develop implement and maintain effective management of an efficient, high quality -cost-effective service within West Fife patient services and retail services as well as supporting the patient and retail service within Cameron Hospital meeting the needs of the service users.

You will lead and drive the Catering Service within these areas.

Staff development is also a essential part of the role.

A patient focused approach to service delivery is essential whilst the delivery of high quality services throughout the catering service.

The post Holder should hold Intermediate Food Hygiene/Degree in Hospitality preferred/Managerial experience for a period of 3 years.

For informal enquiries please contact Yvonne Batehup, Catering Lead on 01334696349

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A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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