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Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Holiday entitlement

Training opportunities

Discounts

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Fife Council in Glenrothes is seeking a Catering Supervisor to manage all kitchen activity and the surrounding dining areas. The role involves cooking, supervising staff, and ensuring HACCP procedures are followed in a busy catering environment.

Training on in-house systems will be provided, with an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate essential after start. The position is temporary (1 year maternity cover), full-time, on-site in Glenrothes, with a pro-rata salary of £26,786.83–£29,170.80 and

Qualifications

• As a Catering Supervisor you will manage kitchen activities, cooking, serving and maintaining cleanliness.
• You should be aware of HACCP procedures and ensure required paperwork is completed.
• Training on in-house systems will be provided; intermediate food hygiene certificate essential after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and food service for visitors.
• Supervise staff and coordinate duties in a busy catering environment.
• Prepare and serve meals, snacks and drinks and handle payments.
• Maintain hygiene and records in line with HACCP requirements.

Skills

Catering Experience

Staff supervision

Customer service

Food hygiene

Education

SVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

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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.

This work is about providing customer service, in a busy catering environment. Ensuring visitors are catered for accordingly – this involves preparing and serving simple meals, snacks and beverages to clients and recording any payments. 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 and equipment.

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

Fife House, Glenrothes

Catering Supervisor working Monday to Friday, Temporary contract for 1 year covering maternity leave

You will earn a competitive salary of £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £14.27 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is every 4 weeks

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

Generous Holiday Allowance

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

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Catering Supervisor

Company: Fife Council

Salary: £26,786 to £29,170 a year, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Glenrothes

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 22 Sept 2026