Catering Supervisor

Fife Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Glenrothes seeks a Catering role responsible for kitchen activities, including cooking and staff supervision. Offering 21 hours per week, this permanent role provides a competitive salary ranging from £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro-rata, along with benefits such as pension membership and training opportunities. Candidates should have catering experience or equivalent qualifications and a commitment to food hygiene standards.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Pension membership

Access to training opportunities

Local discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or equivalent qualification is necessary.
• Ability to provide effective service both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to attend induction training and obtain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking and supervision of food service.
• Supervise staff working in the kitchen.
• Ensure all HACCP procedures are followed.

Skills

Catering experience

Ability to supervise kitchen staff

Understanding of HACCP procedures

Knowledge of dietary and nutritional needs

Education

SVQ or City & Guilds qualification

Job description

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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, including electronic returns, are completed and submitted accordingly.

Understanding dietary and nutritional needs of the residents within the sheltered housing kitchen.

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

We currently have a permanent vacancy to join our team in Glenrothes at:

Jubilee Grove Sheltered Housing - Working 21 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a 52-week contract, working as required between 9:00 am to 1:30 pm.

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

• £13.79 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is every 4 weeks.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund, part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Access to training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts, including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail outlets.

This work involves ensuring residents are provided with meals as required. Training on in-house systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post.

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday, 8th October, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face-to-face with hiring managers and learn more about available vacancies and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be support from our job clubs and employability teams who can assist with the online application process. Please join us on the day to find out more.

The Person

Do you have catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.

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