Term-Time Unit Catering Supervisor | Lead Kitchen Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Fixed term until 23/12/2026

22.5 hours per week

Job summary

Lancashire County Council, St Oswalds Primary School Knuzden, is hiring a temporary Unit Catering Supervisor to run the school kitchen during term time. The role is 22.5 hours per week, with no regular evenings or weekend shifts, and runs to December 2026.

You'll lead a small catering team, oversee stock and deliveries, ensure food safety standards, and help provide nutritious meals for pupils, delivering reliable service every day.

Qualifications

• We're seeking someone who is organised, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering great food and service.
• Experience managing stock and controlling costs.
• Supervisor or Team Leader experience.
• A good understanding of food service and catering operations.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving food and drinks in line with agreed menus and production plans
• Supervising and supporting catering team members
• Ordering food and managing deliveries and stock levels
• Maintaining records and stock control systems
• Ensuring high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen hygiene
• Creating a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff

Skills

Organised

Team leadership

Food service operations

Stock management

Customer service

Job description

Lancashire County Council, St Oswalds Primary School Knuzden, is hiring a temporary Unit Catering Supervisor to run the school kitchen during term time. The role is 22.5 hours per week, with no regular evenings or weekend shifts, and runs to December 2026.

You'll lead a small catering team, oversee stock and deliveries, ensure food safety standards, and help provide nutritious meals for pupils, delivering reliable service every day.