Unit Catering Supervisor I Catering, Older People I Vale View Day Centre

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Weekend pay enhancements

Training & development

Wellbeing programme

Staff discounts via Vivup

Diversity & staff networks

Job summary

Lancashire County Council operates Vale View Day Centre in Lancaster, seeking a part‑time Catering Supervisor. The role involves preparing menus, portion control, and providing special dietary meals for elderly residents, ensuring hygiene and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will supervise staff, manage stock and ordering, and contribute to menu planning and cost control. The position is fixed-term until 30/06/2027 with weekend pay enhancements and pro-rated salary for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in menu planning and stock control.
• Demonstrated ability to cater for large numbers.
• Experience in supervising staff within a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food costing and stock control.
• Understanding of specialised diets and basic nutritional needs.
• Awareness of basic hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
• Proficiency in the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus, portion control, and provide special dietary meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and Health & Safety in the kitchen.
• Oversee service points, record-keeping, ordering supplies, and stock counting.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Contribute to menu planning, stock control, and cost awareness.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock control

Catering for large numbers

Supervising staff

Food costing

Specialised diets

Hygiene & Health & Safety

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Description

Salary £25949 per annum (pro-rata) with enhanced pay for weekend working. Fixed Term until 30/06/2027. Part time, 3.75 hours per week. Vale View Day Centre, Lancaster.

Catering Supervisor

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

About The Role

In this fast‑paced and rewarding role, you will be responsible for a variety of skilled cooking activities, including the preparation of menus, portion control, and the provision of special dietary meals where appropriate for our elderly residents. You will ensure the highest standards of hygiene and Health & Safety are maintained in the kitchen, while also overseeing the operational control of service points along with maintaining accurate record‑keeping, ordering supplies, and counting and recording stock as required.

You will also play a key role in supervising other employees working in the kitchen, ensuring that all team members are working safely and effectively. Your expertise in menu planning, stock control, and catering for large numbers will be essential in delivering high‑quality meals. Knowledge of food costing, specialised diets, and basic nutritional needs would be an advantage, as well as knowledge of the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils.

Your Skills And Experience (desirable)

• Proven experience in menu planning and stock control.
• Demonstrated ability to cater for large numbers.
• Experience in supervising staff within a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food costing and stock control.
• Understanding of specialised diets and basic nutritional needs.
• Awareness of basic hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
• Proficiency in the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils.

We are looking for somebody who is proactive, can work independently and make decisions under pressure, with excellent organisational and team leadership skills. A commitment to equality, diversity, health, and safety is also crucial.

About Us

Lancashire County Council is dedicated to providing comprehensive in‑house catering services to 16 residential care homes and 11‑day centres for Older People’s Care Services across Lancashire, serving over 800 meals daily. Our commitment to high‑quality care and dietary services is rooted in our core values of promoting dignity, independence, and respect for all residents.

Hours are 9.00am - 2.00pm working 3 days a month.

Why Choose Us

• Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme, annual pay reviews and enhanced pay for weekend working.
• Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
• Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
• We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

For an informal discussion please contact Angela Dawson on 07917836674.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) (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.

This position is part‑time, please note the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rated basis.

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