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Fife Council; Methil; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Scotland

Training opportunities

Discounts

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Catering Supervisor to join Aberhill Primary School in Methil. You will manage all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds, including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.

The role is 25 hours per week on a permanent 38 week contract, with a pro‑rata salary of £26,786.83 to £29,170.80 per year, paid annually. Access to LGPS Scotland, training opportunities, and generous discounts are included.

Qualifications

• Essential catering qualification (SVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures and mandatory paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds, including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.
• Supervise staff working in the kitchen.
• Assist with transporting and serving meals; general kitchen and dining room duties.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed and paperwork completed.
• Understand dietary and nutritional needs.

Skills

Catering qualification

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

SVQ/City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

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

In this catering post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and it's 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 accordingly.

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), cleaning of the kitchen and it's surround.

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

Aberhill Primary School:

25 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a permanent 38 week contract.

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

£14.27 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised (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 a 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.

Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.

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Catering Supervisor

Company: Fife Council Salary: £26,786 to £29,170 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Methil, KY8 3AD Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 8 Oct 2026 Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

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

In this catering post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and it's 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 accordingly.

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), cleaning of the kitchen and it's surround.

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

Aberhill Primary School:

25 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a permanent 38 week contract.

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

£14.27 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised (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 a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

Generous holiday allowance.

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.

For further information please contact: Brandon Verhaege - [e-mail]

Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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