Unit Catering Supervisor | Part time | St Bernard's Catholic primary school | Preston, Lancashire

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Preston is seeking a dedicated individual to work as part of the catering team at St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, providing healthy meals for students. The role requires experience in large-scale catering, supervisory skills, and a passion for food service. Working hours are Monday to Friday during term time, totaling 26.25 hours per week with some variability. Join a committed team serving over 60,000 school meals daily.

Benefits

Benefits from Lancashire County Council

Flexible working hours based on school meal uptake

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment with schools or large institutions.
• Ability to manage food stock and order supplies efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve food according to menus and plans.
• Supervise and direct other employees.
• Maintain records and stock control.

Skills

Large-scale catering experience

Knowledge of food service

Organisational skills

Cost control skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Recognised supervisor or team leader qualification

Job description

• 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
• 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 would be desirable

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 at St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Victoria Park Avenue, Lea Preston PR2 1RP providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only
• 26.25 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake. Plus 4 cleaning Days per year.

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. 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.