Term-Time Unit Catering Supervisor & Team Lead (School Kitchen)

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

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s School Catering team at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School in Longton is seeking a Unit Catering Supervisor. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared to high standards while upholding food safety and hygiene practices.

The role offers term-time hours with 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some additional cleaning days during school closures. You will lead a catering team delivering nutritious meals to pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Organised, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering great food and service.
• Good understanding of food service and catering operations.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience managing stock and controlling costs.
• Supervisor or Team Leader experience.

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

Team leadership

Customer service

Organisation

Stock management

Food service

Job description

Lancashire County Council’s School Catering team at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School in Longton is seeking a Unit Catering Supervisor. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared to high standards while upholding food safety and hygiene practices.

The role offers term-time hours with 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some additional cleaning days during school closures. You will lead a catering team delivering nutritious meals to pupils and staff.