Part-Time Catering Supervisor — Elder Care Kitchen

Lancashire County Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Pro rata salary

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting a part-time Catering Supervisor at Vale View Day Centre, Lancaster. The role involves cooking for elderly residents, menu planning, portion control, and providing tailored dietary meals while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage stock and ordering, and maintain accurate records. Experience in food costing and working with large numbers is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in menu planning and stock control.
• Ability to cater for large numbers.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food costing and stock control.
• Understanding of specialised diets and nutritional needs.
• Awareness of hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
• Proficiency in the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus, portions, and dietary meals for residents.
• Maintain high hygiene and Health & Safety standards in the kitchen.
• Oversee service points and keep accurate records.
• Order supplies and count/record stock.
• Supervise kitchen staff to work safely and effectively.
• Plan menus and manage stock for large numbers.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock control

Catering for large numbers

Staff supervision

Food costing

Specialised diets

Hygiene & safety

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Lancashire County Council is recruiting a part-time Catering Supervisor at Vale View Day Centre, Lancaster. The role involves cooking for elderly residents, menu planning, portion control, and providing tailored dietary meals while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage stock and ordering, and maintain accurate records. Experience in food costing and working with large numbers is desirable.