Unit Catering Supervisor | Part time | Nelson Walverden Primary School | Pendle, Nelson, Lancashire

Lancashire County Council; Nelson; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council seeks a Unit Catering Supervisor for Nelson Walverden Primary School to supervise the kitchen team and provide high-quality, healthy school meals.

The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, roughly 8am–2pm. It is a permanent, part-time position within a large county catering service.

Qualifications

• Experience of large-scale catering.
• Knowledge of food service and catering in general.
• Organizational, cost control and supervisory skills.
• Recognized supervisor or team leader qualification would be desirable.

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.

Skills

Large-scale catering

Food service knowledge

Supervisory skills

Team leadership qualification

Job description

Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | 30 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Nelson Walverden Primary School | Pendle, Nelson, Lancashire

Unit Catering Supervisor

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

Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | 30 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Nelson Walverden Primary School | Pendle, Nelson, Lancashire

Unit Catering Supervisor

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 part of a team in Lancaster Road primary School Morecambe. Supervising the running of the kitchen and staff and 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

What We Are Looking For

• Experience of large-scale catering
• Knowledge of food service and catering in general
• Organizational, cost control and supervisory skills
• Recognized supervisor or team leader qualification would be desirable

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only
• 30 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake
• Approximately 8am to 2pm daily

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

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

Dbs

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.

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.

Please note: this role is not open to international sponsorship.