Unit Catering Supervisor | 25.70 hours per week | Term Time only | Maple School

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is hiring for a Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4) at Maple School, Blackpool. This part-time post involves leading the catering team to deliver high‑quality, balanced meals during term time.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong customer service, and knowledge of allergen laws. Hours are Mon-Fri, 8.15–1.45pm, with pro rata pay; DBS checks apply as per policy.

Qualifications

• Experience of large-scale catering.
• Excellent customer service experience essential.
• Knowledge of food service and supervisory skills.
• Flexibility with start/finish times to support different unit services.
• Good understanding of allergen laws.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve food and beverages in accordance with menus and production plans.
• Direct and/or supervise other employees.
• Order supplies and store deliveries.
• Maintain records and stock control.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards and related documentation.
• Conduct catering inductions for new staff.

Skills

Large-scale catering

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Allergen awareness

Flexibility

Education

Supervisor qualification

Job description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Variable hours | Part Time, 25.70 hours per week | Term Time only | Maple School

This part-time role is not open to sponsorship.

Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4)

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service.

You will work as head of the team in Maple School Blackpool Providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook and serve food and beverages in accordance with agreed menus and production plans.
• Direct and/or supervise other employees.
• Order supplies and store deliveries
• Maintain records and stock control.
• Maintain agreed standards and associated documentation in relation to food and kitchen hygiene.
• Conduct LCC catering inductions to new members of catering teams.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience of large-scale catering
• Excellent customer services experience essential
• Knowledge of food service and supervisory skills
• Recognized supervisor or team leader qualification would be desirable.
• Flexibility with start and finish times to support different unit services.
• A good handle on up-to-date allergen laws

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only
• Pay is pro rata so advertised wage is for full time equivalent.
• 27.50 hours per week, equaling 5.5 hrs per day although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake. 8.15-1.45pm daily.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2029

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2029, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.