Unit Catering Supervisor | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

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

Job summary

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, part of Lancashire County Council's school meals service, seeks a Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4) to cook and supervise in our kitchen. This 30‑hour week role is permanent, term time plus four cleaning days, with a pro rata salary of £25,949 per annum.

You will order supplies, store deliveries, maintain records and hygiene standards, and transport nursery meals. Experience in large scale catering and supervisory skills are essential; a recognised

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• Transport of nursery meals

Skills

Experience of large scale catering

Knowledge of food service and catering

Organisational, cost control and_super

Education

Supervisor or team leader qualification (desirable)

Job description

Salary £25,949 - £25,949 per annum (pro rata) | 30 hours per week | Permanent, Variable Hours | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School |

Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4)

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.

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
• Transport of nursery meals

What We Are Looking For

• 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

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday 7.30-1.30pm
• Term time only + 4 cleaning days during the school closure
• 30 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake

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, found on our website here.

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