Unit Catering Supervisor | Split Sites Beacon Fell/Lancaster

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay uplift 33%

Holiday entitlement 26 days (32 after

Local government pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a hands-on Catering Supervisor to support the Facilities Management Service across Beacon Fell and The Gallery Café in Lancaster. You will oversee daily operations, prepare breakfast and meals, and ensure a consistent high standard of food quality and customer service.

This permanent, full-time role offers a pension, annual holiday entitlement, uniform and training, with weekend enhancements and bank holiday uplift.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering operations and front-line service.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to supervise catering staff and support menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Operate day-to-day catering at Beacon Fell and The Gallery Café in Lancaster.
• Prepare and deliver hot and cold meals and snacks.
• Supervise staff and oversee stock control and menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Team supervision

Customer service

Stock control

Job description

Job Description

Salary £26,016 - £26,847 per annum | Full Time 37 hours per week | Permanent | Split Sites Beacon Fell/Lancaster

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our catering team.

You will play a vital role within Lancashire County Council’s Facilities Management Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused catering services across Bowland Café at Beacon Fell and occasionally at The Gallery Café in Lancaster.

The role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of both sites, including the preparation and delivery of hot and cold breakfast, lunch and snack items. Ensuring consistent food quality, excellent customer experience, and compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and legislative requirements.

Working as part of the FM Conference and Catering team, the post holder will supervise catering staff, contribute to menu planning and stock control, and support the efficient and safe running of busy café environments. This is a hands‑on role that combines operational delivery with team support, ensuring that services remain professional, welcoming, and aligned with Lancashire County Council’s values of being supportive, innovative, respectful, and collaborative.

In return, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer;

• Salary of £26,026 that increases annually as per LCC pay scales
• A 33% weekend enhancement and 50% bank holiday uplift.
• 26 days holiday which increases to 32 days after 5 years' service.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Uniform and training will be provided.

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

Job Description And Person Specification

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 2028.

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 2028, 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.