Food and Beverage Coordinator

Job reference:000069

Salary:£30,212 WTE, per annum, pro rata (Based on 37.5 hours per week) (rising to £31,363 pro rata after 12 months satisfactory performance review)

Closing date:12/04/2026

Department:Hospice Operations

Location:St Columba's Hospice

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:37.5

Contract Duration:Not specified

Shift Pattern:tbc

Job Vacancy Details

Food and Beverage Coordinator

Full Time, Permanent

Starting Salary £30,212 WTE, per annum, pro rata (Based on 37.5 hours per week) (rising to £31,363 pro rata after 12 months satisfactory performance review) + Shift Allowance + Pension + Benefits

Hospice Band 3

We are looking for a Food and Beverage Coordinator to coordinate the daily delivery of safe, high-quality food and beverage services within our hospice environment, ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen management, microbiological personal hygiene, and infection control standards.

The post holder will manage and coordinate catering volunteers and two part time members of staff, including rota planning and task allocation, ensuring compassionate, patient-centred service that meets clinical and dietary requirements.

Other responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate daily catering and beverage service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ensure meals are delivered respectfully, compassionately, and in accordance with hospice values.
• Liaise with catering manager, head chef, dietitian, nursing staff, and clinical teams regarding dietary needs and changes.
• Ensure strict adherence to HACCP and food safety management systems.

There will be a requirement to work on a rota basis to cover weekends.

For more information including a job description and person spec, please see the Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a dynamic team? We’d love to hear from you!

Redefining Hospice Care: St Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families.

Criminal Record Check: This post requires the post holder to have a criminal record check. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful candidate can begin in post. The Hospice will pay/reimburse the cost of this check.

Scottish Charity No SC003634