Unit Catering Supervisor| Abbey Village Primary School | Abbey Village, Chorley

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lancashire is seeking a Unit Catering Supervisor to lead the catering services at Abbey Village Primary School. This part-time role involves cooking and serving meals, supervising staff, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. The position is fixed-term until March 2026, offering up to 20 hours of work weekly, mainly during school terms. Applicants should have large-scale catering experience and some supervisory qualifications. This role does not support international sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience of large-scale catering required.
• Knowledge of food service and catering is essential.
• Organisational cost control and supervisory skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve food and beverages according to menus.
• Direct and supervise other employees.
• Order supplies and maintain stock control.
• Ensure food and kitchen hygiene standards.

Skills

Experience of large-scale catering

Knowledge of food service and catering

Organisational cost control

Supervisory skills

Education

Recognised supervisor or team leader qualification

Job description

Description

Salary: £25,189 – £25,989 per annum. Part‑time, 20 hours per week, fixed term until 27/03/2026.

About the role

Lancashire County Council provides catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, delivering more than 60,000 meals per day. This unit catering supervisor (Grade 4) position is at Abbey Village Primary School, Blackburn. The successful candidate will lead and work as part of a team to deliver high‑quality, healthy balanced meals for school children.

International Sponsorship

This role is not open to international sponsorship.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of large‑scale catering.
• Knowledge of food service and catering in general.
• Organisational cost control and supervisory skills.
• Recognised supervisor or team leader qualification desirable.

Working Hours & Days

• Fixed‑term position until 27/03/2026, covering staff absence.
• Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day.
• Term time only – 4 cleaning days during school closure.
• Up to 20 hours per week; hours variable depending on school meal uptake.

Benefits

Benefits are available; details can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

Additional Information

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. 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 down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.