About The Role

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4)

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service.

You will work within Abbey Village Primary, providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.

Key responsibilities

Cook and serve food and beverages in accordance with agreed menus and production plans
Direct and/or supervise other employees
Order supplies and store deliveries
Maintain records and stock control
Maintain agreed standards and associated documentation in relation to food and kitchen hygiene

What we are looking for

Experience of large-scale catering
Knowledge of food service and catering in general
Organisational, cost control and supervisory skills
Recognised supervisor or team leader qualification would be desirable

Working Hours/Days

Monday to Friday 3.5 hrs per day

Term time only + 4 cleaning days during the school closure

17.5 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

This position is part time and term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro – rata basis.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come .

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications

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