School Kitchen Lead – Term-Time Catering Supervisor

Lancashire County Council; Chorley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chorley seeks a Unit Catering Supervisor to lead catering services at St Peters Primary School. This part-time role (27.5 hours a week) involves cooking and serving high-quality meals to school children, supervising a team, and maintaining stock control. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchens and hold relevant catering qualifications. The position is term-time with competitive pay and community-focused work environment.

Benefits

Range of employee benefits

Part-time work with term time only

Community service involvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchens and similar positions required.
• Recognized catering qualification and/or food hygiene certificate preferred.
• Experience catering for large numbers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve food and beverages according to menus.
• Direct and supervise other employees.
• Order supplies and manage stock control.
• Maintain records appropriately.

Skills

Catering for large numbers

Cooking and serving food

Team supervision

Education

Recognised catering qualification

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

A local government authority in Chorley seeks a Unit Catering Supervisor to lead catering services at St Peters Primary School. This part-time role (27.5 hours a week) involves cooking and serving high-quality meals to school children, supervising a team, and maintaining stock control. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchens and hold relevant catering qualifications. The position is term-time with competitive pay and community-focused work environment.