Catering Supervisor

Fife Council; Lochgelly, Cardenden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lochgelly seeks a skilled catering professional to manage kitchen activities at St Ninians RC Primary School. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and maintaining cleanliness. Essential qualifications include an SVQ or equivalent, with competitive pay and training opportunities offered.

Benefits

Membership of the Fife Pension Fund

Generous holiday allowance

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team.
• Must complete a food hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure service quality.
• Transport and serve meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Catering experience

Supervision of kitchen staff

Understanding dietary needs

Education

SVQ or City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Do you have a catering qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent? This is essential for this post.

Responsibilities

In this catering role you will be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surroundings, including cooking, organisation, supervision of food service, ensuring HACCP procedures are followed and all paperwork is completed.

• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Understand dietary and nutritional needs.
• Transport and serve meals.
• General kitchen and dining‑room duties: washing up, setting up and clearing tables, cleaning kitchen surroundings.

Location & Working Hours

Permanent vacancy at St Ninians RC Primary School, Cardenden.
Working 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 08:00 am and 03:00 pm on a 38‑week term‑time only basis.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary: £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro‑rata and annualised payments.

• £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 the Fife Pension Fund, part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Access to training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Local and national discounts (including supermarkets, restaurants and retail).

Qualifications & Requirements

Providing a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

Essential: catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.

Need to attend an induction training day before starting in post.

Training & Induction

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

Before confirmation of 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.

Contact

Please contact Ann Ord – [e-mail] for further information.

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