Catering Supervisor

Centreforequalities; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Glenrothes is seeking a catering professional to join their team at Collydean Primary School. The role involves supervising kitchen activities, cooking, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates must possess relevant catering qualifications and experience. You'll work 30 hours per week during term time with a salary range of £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro-rata, and have access to various employee benefits including local discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Membership of Fife Pension Fund

Local and national discounts

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Catering experience or relevant qualification is essential.
• Ability to supervise staff and handle kitchen responsibilities.
• Must be aware of dietary and nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all kitchen activities including cooking and supervision.
• Ensure that all HACCP paperwork is completed properly.
• Transport and serve meals and manage general kitchen duties.

Skills

Catering Experience

Understanding of HACCP Procedures

Organizational Skills

Education

SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 9 February 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026

Contract Type: Temporary for 1 Year

Working Pattern: 30 Hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Collydean Primary School, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Do you have Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent?

In this catering post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.

Supervising staff working in the kitchen.

You must be aware of HACCP Procedures and ensure all Paperwork is completed and submitted according.

Understanding dietary and nutritional needs.

Duties may also include transporting and serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, its surround.

We have a temporary vacancy to join our team within schools at:

Collydean Primary School, Glenrothes - Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm on a 38-week term-time only basis. Temporary for 1 year.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro-rata and annualised payments with access to a range of benefits, including:

£13.79 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised for Term Time contracts (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).

Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).

Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

Training on In House systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post.

The Person

Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent is essential for this post.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training before starting in post.

Further Information

Role Profile -

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How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 21669
• Job Category Hospitality/Catering
• Posting Date 01/12/2026, 01:16 PM
• Apply Before 02/03/2026, 11:55 PM
• Degree Level Other
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations Magnus Drive, GLENROTHES, Fife, KY7 6TR, GB