Unit Catering Supervisor | Older Peoples Services | Olive House Care Home

Lancashire County Council; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Catering Supervisor to manage kitchen operations and oversee staff at their Bacup location. The role includes menu preparation, hygiene maintenance, and stock control. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and relevant kitchen experience. Benefits include generous annual leave, financial rewards, and training support.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Programme

Staff Discounts through Vivup

Qualifications

• Proven experience in menu planning and stock control.
• Demonstrated ability to cater for large numbers.
• Experience in supervising staff within a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of menus and portion control.
• Maintain hygiene and Health & Safety standards in the kitchen.
• Supervise other employees and oversee kitchen operations.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock control

Supervising staff

Catering for large numbers

Hygiene awareness

Health & Safety knowledge

Use of kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

Salary 24796 - 25185 per annum (pro-rata) with enhanced pay for weekend working Permanent Part time 28 hours per week l Bacup Rossendale

Catering Supervisor

This role is not open to international sponsorship

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 Peoples 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.

Olive House is a purpose built two storey home for older people located in Bacup offering a safe comfortable and homely environment for up to 45 residents and up to 15 day centre users. We provide friendly compassionate and person-centred support to individuals living with dementia as well as welcoming older people for residential care short-term respite stays and intermediate rehabilitation services.

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 of food costing specialised diets and basic nutritional needs would be an advantage as well ask now 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.

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

The post you are applying for 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.

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

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